Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2002
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 13, 2002)
Requires the Bureau to submit an annual report to Congress, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on its activities regarding prison rape, including: (1) statistical, sociological, and psychological data regarding the effects of prison rape; and (2) statistical data regarding the incidence of prison rape.
Directs the Attorney General to: (1) carry out a program to collect complaints of prison rape from inmates, transmit complaints to the appropriate authorities, and provide for periodic reviews of responses; and (2) establish a national information clearinghouse, conduct periodic training and education programs, and make grants with respect to prison rape prevention, investigation, and prosecution.
Establishes the National Prison Rape Reduction Commission to: (1) study the impact of prison rape on Federal, State, and local governments and communities and social institution; and (2) report recommended national standards for reducing prison rape and protocols for preserving evidence and treating victims.
Directs: (1) the Attorney General to publish a notice of proposed rule-making for the adoption of national standards; and (2) the Secretary to complete a review of model programs and protocols for the response to and treatment of acute trauma for rape victims within prisons and jails.
What just happenedJul 31, 2002
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-937.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 31, 2002Committee
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-937.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 13, 2002IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 13, 2002IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5537)
- Jun 13, 2002IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate