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The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) is the first United States federal law passed dealing with the sexual assault of prisoners. The bill was signed into law on September 4, 2003.
The major provisions of PREA are to: 1  Develop standards for detection, prevention, reduction, and punishment of prison rape. 2  Collect and disseminate information on the incidence of prison rape. 3  Award grants and technical assistance to help state governments implement the Act.