SCORE PREA Audit Final Report (PDF) - Published 01/30/2024
SCORE PREA Audit Final Report (PDF) - Published 10/31/2015
The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits sexual misconduct in correctional settings such as prisons, jails, lockups, juvenile facilities, and INS detention facilities. Sexual misconduct under this law includes:
Inmate-on-Inmate sexual assault and abuse
Staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct (sexual/inappropriate relationships with inmates)
Inmate-on-inmate and staff-on-inmate sexual harassment
The South Correctional Entity (SCORE) is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for staff and inmates. SCORE has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct of any kind and will impose discipline for such misconduct, up to and including dismissal for staff and serious infractions for inmates who victimize other inmates. Incidents of sexual misconduct will also be referred to law enforcement when applicable. SCORE's policies regarding sexual misconduct apply to all inmates. They also apply to employees, contractors, and volunteers.
How do I Report Sexual Misconduct?
SCORE investigates all allegations of inmate–on–inmate and staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct. You can report sexual misconduct in multiple ways:
If you have information regarding a SCORE inmate who has been the victim of sexual misconduct while under SCORE custody, please call:
206-257-6232
Messages are checked Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. by staff of the PREA Unit.
You do not 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
inmates number (if an inmate)
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)
You can report information regarding an inmate or request additional information about PREA by:
Writing a letter to:
PREA Investigations
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198
How do SCORE inmates Report Sexual Misconduct?
Inmates serving their sentence within SCORE are urged to report allegations of rape, sexual contact or staff sexual misconduct to the speed dial 05# from an inmate phone. Inmates can also report by submitting a kite, a grievance, telling a trusted staff member, asking a family member or friend to call the hotline or by sending a written report to the PREA unit via legal mail.
What do I do if someone I know is being threatened or victimized?
Please review the brochure "Sexual Assault and Custodial Sexual Misconduct" (linked below under Resources) for additional information for Friends and Families. This information was also provided to each inmate housed in our facility. All allegations of criminal activity occurring within the facility are investigated by an independent law enforcement agency.
Annual Report
Each year SCORE will publish an annual report regarding PREA-related incidents along with plans to improve prevention, detection, and investigation activities. Our first report is being developed and will be posted to this portion of the website as soon as it is completed.
2018 Annual Report (PDF)
2019 Annual Report (PDF)
2020 Annual Report (PDF)