Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2003

Bill: 108-hr-1765
Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]
Introduced: 2003-04-10 in the House
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Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2003 - Directs the Bureau of Justice Statistics to carry out an annual, comprehensive statistical review and analysis of the incidence and effects of prison rape. Establishes within the Bureau the Review Panel on Prison Rape. Directs the Panel to request the public testimony of Federal, State, and local officials who bear responsibility for the prevention, detection, and punishment of prison rape at specified entities. Provides for an increase in Federal funds for entities whose officials testify at a reasonably designated time.
Requires the Bureau to submit an annual report to Congress, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on its activities regarding prison rape.
Establishes within the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) a national clearinghouse for the provision of information and assistance regarding prison rape. Directs: (1) NIC to conduct periodic training and education programs; and (2) the Attorney General to make grants to prevent prison rape, investigate such instances, and punish the perpetrators.
Establishes the National Prison Rape Reduction Commission to: (1) study the impact of prison rape on Federal, State, and local governments and communities and social institutions; and (2) report recommended national standards for enhancing the detection, prevention, reduction, and punishment of prison rape.
Directs: (1) the Attorney General to publish a notice of proposed rule-making for the adoption of national standards; and (2) the Secretary to complete a review of model programs and protocols for the response to and treatment of acute trauma for rape victims within prisons and jails.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Introduced in House