Understanding PREA Protections & Where to Find Charlotte County Jail's PREA Reports

PREA stands for the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003. According to Charlotte County's Sheriff's Office, it's a federal law designed to prevent sexual assault and misconduct in correctional facilities. Why does this matter for families? It establishes clear standards for safety, reporting, and accountability inside the jail - so you know what protections should be in place.

Charlotte County directs people to the official Sheriff's Office website (cchsheriff.com) for PREA information. Look for a dropdown labeled

1. Go to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office official website - Use cchsheriff.com.
2. Find the “SHERIFF’S OFFICE & JAIL REPORTS” dropdown - The county page directs readers to this menu for recent PREA reports.
3. Open that dropdown and look for the PREA reports section - Select the PREA-related entry shown there to view the most recent reports posted.

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• ✓ Write down exactly what you’re looking at (report title and any dates shown) so you can describe it clearly.
• ✓ Save a copy or take notes on the specific item that concerns you, so you’re not relying on memory later.
• ✓ Contact Royal Freeman, Sheriff, for more information about the Sheriff’s Office and to raise your concern.