42 U.S.C. § 15604 : US Code - Section 15604: Prison rape prevention and prosecution

Search 42 U.S.C. § 15604 : US Code - Section 15604: Prison rape prevention and prosecution

(a) Information and assistance
(1) National clearinghouse
There is established within the National Institute of
Corrections a national clearinghouse for the provision of
information and assistance to Federal, State, and local
authorities responsible for the prevention, investigation, and
punishment of instances of prison rape.
(2) Training and education
The National Institute of Corrections shall conduct periodic
training and education programs for Federal, State, and local
authorities responsible for the prevention, investigation, and
punishment of instances of prison rape.
(b) Reports
(1) In general
Not later than September 30 of each year, the National
Institute of Corrections shall submit a report to Congress and
the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This report shall be
available to the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
(2) Contents
The report required under paragraph (1) shall summarize the
activities of the Department of Justice regarding prison rape
abatement for the preceding calendar year.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2004 through 2010 to carry out this section.