Legal
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Riverside House maintains a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment as required under federal Prison Rape Elimination Act standards.
Zero Tolerance Policy
Riverside House operates under a zero-tolerance policy relating to all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment as defined by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 Community Confinement Standards. The organization provides a systematic means of monitoring, identifying, reporting, and investigating employee and participant sexual misconduct to ensure a safe and secure environment for participants, staff, independent contractors, vendors, interns, and volunteers.
Sexual abuse and sexual harassment are strictly prohibited. All allegations are taken seriously and investigated in accordance with federal standards.
How To Report
Anyone may report an occurrence of sexual abuse or sexual harassment at any time. Reporting is confidential, and there is no retaliation for making a report. Participants, staff, volunteers, and community members are encouraged to report concerns immediately.
All reports are investigated by either law enforcement or a Riverside House internal team. The more information provided, the more effectively the investigation can be conducted.
Reporting Options
Online Form: Complete and submit the PREA Reporting Form.
Phone: Call (305) 326-9799 to report concerns directly to the Client Sexual Abuse Response Team.
Mail: Send written reports via email to the address below.
Riverside House
Client Sexual Abuse Response Team
P.O. Box 2325
Miami, Florida 33101-2325
Fax: Fax reports to (786) 204-0966. Please indicate “Attention: Client Sexual Abuse Response Team” on the fax cover sheet.
Email: Email reports to info@riverside-house.org with the subject line “PREA Report.”
All reporting channels are monitored regularly, and all reports are reviewed and investigated according to established procedures.
Investigation Procedures
Riverside House follows strict investigation procedures to ensure all allegations are addressed promptly, thoroughly, and objectively.
Criminal Investigations: In instances of sexual abuse that are criminal in nature, the Client Sexual Abuse Response Team refers allegations to law enforcement promptly, thoroughly, and objectively. This includes third-party and anonymous reports. Law enforcement conducts the criminal investigation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Administrative Investigations: In instances of sexual harassment that are not criminal in nature, trained PREA investigators conduct an administrative investigation. To avoid interference with any criminal investigations, the organization may conduct an administrative investigation in anticipation of litigation after the completion of law enforcement’s criminal investigation.
All investigations are conducted in accordance with federal PREA standards and organizational policy. Participants and staff are protected from retaliation during and after investigations.
Audit Reports
Riverside House undergoes regular PREA audits conducted by certified third-party auditors to ensure compliance with federal standards. Audit reports are publicly available to demonstrate the organization’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
2025 PREA Audit Report – Riverside House
2024 PREA Audit Report – Riverside House
2023 PREA Audit Report – Riverside House
These reports provide detailed assessments of Riverside House’s compliance with PREA standards, including policies, procedures, training, reporting mechanisms, and investigation processes.
Contact Informamtion
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Riverside House
968 N.W. 2nd Street
Miami, Florida 33128
Phone: (305) 326-9799
Email: info@riverside-house.org