PREA Information

The following information applies specifically to the Federal Residential Reentry Centers and the Columbia Youth Home.

All allegations of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct will be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.  

Privacy and confidentiality will be maintained at all times.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

Complete the form below to report any incidents of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct that occur within the following Alston Wilkes Society facilities and programs:  

  • Columbia Federal Residential Reentry Center 

  • Charleston Federal Residential Reentry Center

  • Greenville Federal Residential Reentry Center

  • Florence Federal Residential Reentry Center

  • Columbia Youth Home

To report an allegation of a sexual nature that occurred in an AWS facility or program not listed above, contact the Director of Human Resources at 803-799-2490 or 1-844-AWS-1962.

Reports can also be made in writing, labeled confidential, and mailed to the PREA Coordinator at:

Alston Wilkes Society
Attn: PREA Coordinator
3518 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203

Reporting Options for Local Advocacy Ceners

PREA allegations can be reported to local Victim Advocacy Centers, when resources are available. Choose the facility below to find the options for reporting PREA allegations:

  • PREA allegations related to the AWS Charleston Residential Reentry Center may also be reported to the following local Victim Advocacy Center:

    People Against Rape (PAR)
    Post Office Box 1723
    Charleston, SC 29402
    Phone: 843-745-0144
    Toll Free: 1-800-241-7273

    For questions and/or additional information, contact the AWS PREA Coordinator at:

    Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
    3518 Medical Drive
    Columbia, SC 29203
    803-799-2490
    1-844-AWS-1962

  • PREA allegations related to the AWS Columbia Residential Reentry Center can be reported confidentially by:

    Filling out an electronic form at: http://www.alstonwilkessociety.org/prea.html

    Mailing a written report to:
    Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
    Attn: PREA Coordinator
    3518 Medical Drive
    Columbia, SC 29203

    NO contact information for external agencies is available at this time

  • PREA allegations related to the AWS Florence Residential Reentry Center may also be reported to the following local Victim Advocacy Center:

    Pee Dee Coalition against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    Post Office Box 1351
    Florence, SC 29503
    1-800-273-1820

    For questions and/or additional information, contact the AWS PREA Coordinator at:

    Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
    3518 Medical Drive
    Columbia, SC 29203
    803-799-2490
    1-844-AWS-1962

  • PREA allegations related to the AWS Greenville Residential Reentry Center may also be reported to the following local Victim Advocacy Center:

    The Julie Valentine Center
    2905 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29611
    (864) 331-0560

    For questions and/or additional information, contact the AWS PREA Coordinator at:

    Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
    3518 Medical Drive
    Columbia, SC 29203
    803-799-2490
    1-844-AWS-1962

  • PREA allegations related to the AWS Columbia Youth Home can be reported confidentially by:

    Filling out an electronic form at: http://www.alstonwilkessociety.org/prea.html

    Mailing a written report to:
    Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
    Attn: PREA Coordinator
    3518 Medical Drive
    Columbia, SC 29203

    NO contact information for external agencies is available at this time

Our PREA Policies & Reports

  • Sexual Abuse, Harassment, and Misconduct – AWS Policy S348 (effective agency-wide)

    Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation – AWS Policy F104 (Columbia Youth Home)

    Response to Sexual Abuse, Harassment, and Misconduct – AWS Policy F612 (Columbia Youth Home)

    Response to Sexual Abuse, Harassment, and Misconduct – AWS Policy H809 (Federal Residential Reentry Centers)

  • AWS Greenville RRC PREA 2025

    AWS Columbia RRC 2024 PREA Audit

    Charleston Facility Final PREA Report – 2023

    Charleston Facility Final PREA Report – 2020

    Charleston Facility Final PREA Report – 2017

    Columbia Facility Final PREA Report – 2021

    Columbia Facility Final PREA Report -2018

    Columbia Facility Final PREA Report – 2015

    Fayetteville Facility Final PREA Report – 2021

    AWS Florence RRC Final PREA Report – 2022

    Fayetteville Facility Final PREA Report – 2016

    Florence PREA Compliance Certificate

    Florence Facility Final PREA Report – 2019

    Florence Facility Final PREA Report – 2016

    Florence Facility Final PREA Report – 2026

  • 2014 PREA Annual Report

    2015 PREA Annual Report

    2016 PREA Annual Report

    2017 PREA Annual Report

    2018 PREA Annual Report

    2019 PREA Annual Report

    2020 PREA Annual Report

    2021 PREA Annual Report

    2022 PREA Annual Report

    2023 PREA Annual Report

    2024 PREA Annual Report

PREA Reporting Form

This is a secure and confidential reporting form. You are NOT required to include your name and contact information on this form when making a report.