PREA
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Safety for All Juvenile Residents: In accordance with the 2003 Federal Civil Stature PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act), the Hillbrook Juvenile Detention Center maintains a zero tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse, sexual misconduct and sexual harassment. It is the policy of Hillbrook to safeguard the rights of all youth in its care and custody. Youth and third parties, such as family members, attorneys and guardians of youth, shall have the opportunity to report, confidentially, about any needs, concerns or complaints. Staff shall respond in a fair and timely manner and have a responsibility to take measures to protect youth in custody from sexual abuse, sexual misconduct and sexual harassment.
If there is a concern about something that a child has experienced at the Onondaga County Hillbrook Juvenile Detention Center, please report immediately to any of the following:
- Call and speak with a Senior Counselor or Social Worker at 315-435-1421
- Contact the Assistant Director, Omar Osbourne, at 315-435-1421
- The Office of the Ombudsman at 1-888-219-9818 or by email at Myallies@ocfs.ny.gov
- The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs at 1-855-373-2122