PREA Turns 20: Challenging Standards, Trauma-Informed Processing Tools, and Changing Culture

Join Just Detention International and the National PREA Resource Center for this year's Deep Dive Saturday, May 18, 2024. The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) recently turned 20, making this a perfect time to explore the successes, challenges, and the future of the work to eliminate sexual abuse in detention. The day is structured so you can join us for a session or two or the entire day. Sessions will include an art workshop to explore art as a tool for processing and healing from trauma and staff wellness; interactive sessions on the challenges and opportunities inherent in the PREA standards that address 1. community partnerships, and 2. supporting transgender and non-binary incarcerated people and staff; and a conversation with the National PREA Resource Center about needs and challenges and resources to come. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with experts and your peers about PREA.

Agenda
• 8:00 am – 8:30 am Registration
• 8:30 am – 8:45 am Welcome and Overview of the Day
• 8:45 am – 9:45 am Trauma and PREA – An Evolution in Mental Health Needs
• 9:45 am – 10:00 am BREAK
• 10:00 am – 11:15 am Art Therapy to Support Trauma Healing
• 11:15 am – 12:30 pm Community Collaborations and SART Teams
• 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm LUNCH (on your own)
• 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Transgender Complexities – Focus on Incarcerated People & Staff
• 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm BREAK
• 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm A Look Forward from the National PREA Resource Center
• 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm Closing