Sheriff's Office

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

The Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center (CCJDC) has a ZERO Tolerance Policy for Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment.

Zero Tolerance means that no sexual act, contact or harassment, will be tolerated between any juvenile with another juvenile and/or between a juvenile and an employee per South Carolina Code of Laws 44-23-1150. Staff found guilty of such violations will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination and possible criminal prosecution. Juveniles will be subject to disciplinary action consistent with the requirements of the CCJDC's disciplinary procedures, and may be subject to criminal prosecution.

The CCJDC is committed to its "Zero-Tolerance Policy" of sexual assault and sexual victimization. Assaults or victimizations that are sexual in nature should be reported to staff members, in writing, on the tablet/kiosk. Any reports will be kept as confidential, as the circumstances allow.

Falsely reporting incidents that did not actually occur may result in disciplinary action or criminal investigations.

Information regarding sexual harassment or abuse of a juvenile should be emailed to Stephanie Lipsey, PREA Coordinator or by phone at (843) 529-7315.

Sexual Abuse Annual Reports (PDF)