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Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

Henderson County Detention Center (HCDC) has a Zero Tolerance Policy for all allegations of sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual misconduct and sexual harassment. All reports and allegations will be thoroughly investigated. All federal, state and local laws pertaining to inmate to inmate, inmate to staff and staff to inmate incidents will be enforced and prosecuted, if need be, to the fullest extent of the law. Anyone who knowingly files a false complaint will be subject to a disciplinary hearing and or possible prosecution. HCDC conduct all administrative investigations of sexual abuse as well as support local law enforcement (KSP or sheriff's office) in any criminal investigation that may potentially lead to prosecution. There is a confidential 24-hour PREA Hotline in place for reporting allegations, the number is 1-833-DOC-PREA (362-7732). HCDC has partnered with New Beginnings Sexual Assault Support Services who offer free confidential crisis and long-term therapy services to sexual assault victims, as well as their family and friends. For their services call 1-800-226-7273.

  1. Public Reporting [115.54]
    The public may privately and anonymously report sexual abuse or harassment on behalf of an inmate. To report on behalf of an inmate at the Henderson County Detention Center:

    1. Call 270-827-5560 and ask to speak with a Shift Supervisor, anytime
    2. Contact the PREA Coordinator, Officer Johna Toman, Monday-Friday by: calling 270-827-5560 ext. 131 or emailing jclevidence@hendersoncountyky.gov
    3. Write to:
      Henderson County Detention Center
      Attention Supervisor / PREA Coordinator
      P. O. Box 1350 Henderson, KY 42419

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June 30, 2024 – July 1, 2025   PREA REPORT SUMMARY

The Henderson County Detention Center booked 2,854 inmates into the facility between 6/30/24 and 7/1/25. The breakdown of PREA allegations investigated during this time period is as follows:


Total Allegations: 15
Inmate to Inmate: 6
Staff to Inmate: 9
Substantiated: 0
Unsubstantiated: 5
Unfounded: 10

General Definitions [115.5]
- Substantiated allegation means an allegation that was investigated and determined to have occurred.
- Unfounded allegation means an allegation that was investigated and determined not to have occurred.
- Unsubstantiated allegation means an allegation that was investigated and the investigation produced insufficient evidence to make a final determination as to whether or not the event occurred.

HCDC and the PREA Coordinator continue to address sexual abuse by updating the policies, procedures, and training as needed to combat the issue and help promote a safe environment for all. HCDC works year-round to ensure staff, inmates, volunteers, and contractors are educated and utilizes past PREA allegations for training purposes. All HCDC staff, volunteers, and contractors are required to complete in-class PREA training biannually with refresher courses in between.