Prison Rape elimination
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
County Seat –
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA)
The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits and seeks to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual misconduct in correctional institutions and community corrections settings. The Jefferson County Jail is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for staff and offenders.
The Jefferson County Jail has zero tolerance for sexual assault or abuse of any person or sexual relationships between staff and offenders
Offenders who have consensual sexual contact with another offender will be disciplined
Offenders who have non–consensual sexual contact with another offender will be disciplined and referred to law enforcement
Employees, contract staff, volunteers and vendors who engage in sexual contact or sexual misconduct with offenders will be terminated and referred for criminal prosecution when applicable
How to Report Institutional Sexual Assault and/or Staff Sexual Misconduct
If you have information regarding an offender who has been sexually assaulted while under Local custody or community supervision, please call Calls to this number in DOC Headquarters are recorded. Messages are checked Monday through Friday between 7a.m. – 3p.m. by administration
Jefferson County Jail PREA hotline 360-
PREA/JCSO Jail 79 Elkins RD, Port Hadlock, Wa. 98339
You don’t have to give your name but it is critical that you provide as many details as possible. This includes:
The name(s) and locations of persons involved
The name(s) or description of any witnesses to the incident
A brief description of the incident(s)
A brief description of where the event(s) occurred
The date(s), time and place of occurrence(s)
Names and contact information of others who might have additional information about the incident
Your contact phone number and address (optional)
The Jefferson County Jail investigates all allegations of offender–on–offender sexual assaults and staff sexual misconduct.
Reporting Information for DOC Inmates Housed in the Jefferson County Jail
Offenders serving their sentence within a DOC facility are urged to report allegations of rape, sexual contact or staff sexual misconduct to the toll–free number (0-
If you have questions or would like additional information about PREA, please contact:
PREA
PO Box 41108
Olympia, WA 98504-
(360) 725-