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State of Ohio PREA Compliance Reallocation

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
2014-JF-FX-0142
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2014
Total funding (to date)
$70,969

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2014, $26,413)

Using OJJDP funds, the State of Ohios Department of Youth Service (DYS) will undertake all activities necessary to ensure the state is in compliance with the PREA National Standards. To achieve and maintain full compliance, DYS intends to use reallocated funding to prevent occurrences of sexual offenses and behaviors in state run and state funded facilities. This will be achieved by conducting additional reviews of existing policies, procedures, and facility protocol, though the use of additional technology, through education and training, through culture assessment follow-up, and with staffing support.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 21, 2014