At CVTC, we know that incarcerated survivors of sexual violence deserve the same access to healing as survivors living in the community. We also know that incarcerated survivors face immense barriers to reporting the abuse they have experienced and accessing the care and support they need to heal.
Services offered by the CVTC PREA program include:
Crisis intervention for immediate support in the aftermath of sexual assault or harassment
Short-term trauma-focused therapy through legal calls at our partner facilities
Written correspondence support between survivors and licensed CVTC staff
Advocacy within the system to assist survivors with reporting recent incidents of sexual assault or sexual harassment, and of retaliation related to prior reports
Training to other victim services providers beginning to engage in work with incarcerated survivors, and to correctional staff interested in gaining information and knowledge about trauma-informed practice and the impact of sexual assault.
Incarcerated survivors interested in services can connect with CVTC by calling the statewide PREA helpline (777 from any phone in a state facility), writing to us directly, or through a referral from a NYSDOCCS or Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff member. Services are voluntary and confidential, though please note that CVTC staff will need to make contact with correctional staff in order to schedule services.
Have questions about our PREA program? Contact us using the form below!