Prison Rape Elimination Act

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) §115.54 Third Party Reporting

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has a zero tolerance for all forms of sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment within the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office detention facility. HCSO will immediately respond to allegations, fully investigate reported alleged incidents, pursue disciplinary action based upon the outcome of the investigations in accordance with the PREA standards, and refer for prosecution those who perpetrate prohibited conduct.

Inmates are encouraged to report all allegations of sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment immediately by:

• Informing any HCSO employee or volunteer, including medical staff
• Writing to the Office of Professional Standards at 100 North Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
• Contacting the PREA Coordinator via an inmate grievance form

If you have any information regarding an inmate who has been sexually abused in the Henderson County Jail, you may report on behalf of an inmate by calling 828.694.3091