Protecting Youth in the Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards

Juvenile Law Center, Campaign for Youth Justice, Center for Children's Law and Policy, et al. ,

Partnering with several national youth advocacy organizations, Juvenile Law Center submitted these public comments on the Department of Justice’s proposed national standards to reduce sexual abuse in juvenile facilities.

The comments suggest revisions to the standards in order to respond to youths’ unique vulnerability in correctional settings and better protect youth from harm.