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Newport News Secure Juvenile Detention Center — final PREA audit, August 2026

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is alleged to have suffered sexual abuse subject to the requirements of § 115.342? 115.371 (a) Criminal and administrative agency investigations When the agency conducts its own investigations into allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment, does it do so promptly, thoroughly, and objectively? (N/A if the agency does not conduct any form of administrative or criminal investigations of sexual abuse or harassment. See 115.321(a).) yes Does the agency conduct such investigations for all allegations, including third party and anonymous reports? (N/A if the agency does not conduct any form of administrative or criminal investigations of sexual abuse or harassment. See 115.321(a).) yes 115.371 (b) Criminal and administrative agency investigations Where sexual abuse is alleged, does the agency use investigators who have received specialized training in sexual abuse investigations involving juvenile victims as required by 115.334? yes 115.371 (c) Criminal and administrative agency investigations Do investigators gather and preserve direct and circumstantial evidence, including any available physical and DNA evidence and any available electronic monitoring data? yes Do investigators interview alleged victims, suspected perpetrators, and witnesses? yes Do investigators review prior reports and complaints of sexual abuse involving the suspected perpetrator? yes 115.371 (d) Criminal and administrative agency investigations Does the agency always refrain from terminating an investigation solely because the source of the allegation recants the allegation? yes 115.371 (e) Criminal and administrative agency investigations When the quality of evidence appears to support criminal prosecution, does the agency conduct compelled interviews only after consulting with prosecutors as to whether compelled interviews may be an obstacle for subsequent criminal yes
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