PREA Reporting – Reliance Systems

PREA Reporting on Inmate Communication Devices

The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires every correctional facility to provide inmates with a safe, confidential, and accessible way to report sexual abuse, harassment, or retaliation. Reliance Systems makes PREA reporting immediate and secure through our inmate communication devices—allowing inmates to submit PREA reports directly from their tablet without needing paper, verbal disclosures, or in-person intermediaries.

Our PREA reporting tools help facilities meet federal requirements, strengthen inmate safety, and ensure every report is handled properly and documented accurately.

A Confidential PREA Reporting Channel That Inmates Trust

Reliance devices include a dedicated PREA reporting option prominently displayed within the digital forms menu. This ensures every inmate—regardless of classification, housing unit, or literacy level—can report abuse or harassment privately and safely.

Inmates can report:

Request appointments or services
Sexual harassment
Retaliation for previous reporting
Staff misconduct or boundary violations
Risk of harm or threat of sexual abuse
PREA-related concerns involving others

Inmates do not need to request paper, talk to staff, or wait for a kiosk to open. They can report instantly.

Secure, Direct Delivery to Authorized Staff

When a PREA report is submitted, Reliance automatically sends it only to PREA-authorized personnel designated by your facility. This ensures:

Access is fully restricted through role-based permissions, protecting inmate privacy and maintaining compliance.

Automatic Time-Stamping & Documentation for Compliance

PREA standards require timely response, accurate record-keeping, and provable documentation.
Reliance supports these requirements by automatically recording:

Date and time of the report
Device and housing location used
Staff members who accessed the report
Response actions & timelines
Status updates and resolution
Exportable logs for audits and investigations

Every report becomes part of a permanent digital record, stored securely and available for auditing when needed.

Anonymous & Third-Party Reporting Options

To meet PREA standards, inmates must be able to report anonymously, and outside parties must be able to contact the facility on an inmate’s behalf.
Reliance supports both:

Anonymous Reporting

Inmates can submit PREA alerts without identifying themselves. The system allows staff to receive the report while preserving anonymity.

Third-Party Reporting

Family members, attorneys, and outside individuals can report PREA concerns through designated hotlines or contact channels your facility provides. Reliance devices can display these resources so inmates know exactly where to direct outside reporters.

Streamlined Facility Response Workflows

PREA coordination requires documentation, follow-up, and consistent case management. Reliance streamlines these tasks by giving staff tools to:

Mark reports as received
Add follow-up notes
Upload supporting documentation
Update investigation statuses
Track deadlines and compliance benchmarks
Export case summaries for oversight agencies

The system helps ensure no PREA report falls through the cracks.

PREA Education & Resources on the Tablet

Reliance devices can display PREA information required by federal standards, including:

24/7 Availability Through Secure Inmate Devices

PREA reporting must be available at all times—not only during staff hours or when paper forms are available.
Reliance devices ensure reporting is accessible:

This dramatically increases reporting accessibility and supports PREA compliance.

Key Benefits of Reliance PREA Reporting

Confidential, secure, and instantaneous reporting
No paper, no delays, no lost forms
Role-based access ensures privacy
Supports anonymous and third-party reporting requirements
Auto time-stamping and audit-ready documentation
Fast staff alerts for high-priority reports
Full digital history for investigations and audits
Comprehensive PREA education displayed on devices
Meets PREA standards for accessibility and response

Support Your PREA Compliance With Reliance Systems

PREA compliance requires more than a policy it requires a system inmates can trust and staff can rely on. Reliance Systems provides a secure, confidential, and fully documented platform for PREA reporting inside your facility.

Request a demo to see how Reliance can modernize your PREA reporting and strengthen safety, accountability, and compliance across your facility.