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The following information applies specifically to the Federal Residential Reentry Centers and the Columbia Youth Home.

All allegations of sexual abuse, sexual harrassment, and sexual misconduct will be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.  

Privacy and confidentiality will be maintained at all times.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

Complete the form below to report any incidents of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct that occur within the following Alston Wilkes Society facilities and programs:  

  • Columbia Federal Residential Reentry Center 
  • Charleston Federal Residential Reentry Center
  • Fayetteville Federal Residential Reentry Center
  • Florence Federal Residential Reentry Center
  • Columbia Youth Home

To report an allegation of a sexual nature that occurred in an AWS facility or program not listed above, contact the Director of Human Resources at 803-799-2490 or 1-844-AWS-1962.

Reports can also be made in writing, labeled confidential, and mailed to the PREA Coordinator at:

Alston Wilkes Society
Attn: PREA Coordinator
3518 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203

Reporting Options for Local Advocacy Centers

PREA allegations can be reported to local Victim Advocacy Centers, when resources are available. Choose the facility below to find the options for reporting PREA allegations:

PREA allegations related to the AWS Charleston Residential Reentry Center may also be reported to the following local Victim Advocacy Center:

People Against Rape (PAR)
Post Office Box 1723
Charleston, SC 29402
Phone: 843-745-0144
Toll Free: 1-800-241-7273

For questions and/or additional information, contact the AWS PREA Coordinator at:

Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
3518 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
803-799-2490
1-844-AWS-1962

PREA allegations related to the AWS Columbia Residential Reentry Center can be reported confidentially by:

Filling out an electronic form at: http://www.alstonwilkessociety.org/prea.html

Mailing a written report to:
Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
Attn: PREA Coordinator
3518 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203

**NO contact information for external agencies is available at this time**

PREA allegations related to the AWS Columbia Youth Home can be reported confidentially by:

Filling out an electronic form at: http://www.alstonwilkessociety.org/prea.html

Mailing a written report to:
Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
Attn: PREA Coordinator
3518 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203

**NO contact information for external agencies is available at this time**

PREA allegations related to the AWS Fayetteville Residential Reentry Center may also be reported to the following local Victim Advocacy Center:

Rape Crisis Volunteers of Cumberland County
P.O. Box 58332
Fayetteville, NC 28305
1-910-485-7273

For questions and/or additional information, contact the AWS PREA Coordinator at:

Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
3518 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
803-799-2490
1-844-AWS-1962

PREA allegations related to the AWS Florence Residential Reentry Center may also be reported to the following local Victim Advocacy Center:

Pee Dee Coalition against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Post Office Box 1351
Florence, SC 29503
1-800-273-1820

For questions and/or additional information, contact the AWS PREA Coordinator at:

Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
3518 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
803-799-2490
1-844-AWS-1962

External Agency Contact Information

PREA investigations may be conducted by the Alston Wilkes Society, as well as other external agencies. 
Choose the facility below to find a list of external agencies and their contact information:

In addition to the Alston Wilkes Society (AWS), the following external agencies may conduct PREA investigations at the AWS Charleston Residential Reentry Center:

1. Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP)
Eastern Sector
Residential Reentry Manager
719 McDonough Blvd
SE Atlanta, GA 30315
404-635-5679

2. North Charleston Police Department
2500 City Hall Lane
North Charleston, SC 29406
843-740-2800

For questions and/or additional information, contact the AWS PREA Coordinator at:

Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
3518 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
803-799-2490
1-844-AWS-1962

In addition to the Alston Wilkes Society (AWS), the following external agencies may conduct PREA investigations at the AWS Columbia Residential Reentry Center:

1. Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP)
Residential Reentry Manager
P.O. Box 7000
Butner, NC 27509
1-919-575-2076

2. Columbia Police Department
#1 Justice Square
Columbia, SC 29201
803-545-3500

For questions and/or additional information, contact the AWS PREA Coordinator at:

Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
3518 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
803-799-2490
1-844-AWS-1962

In addition to the Alston Wilkes Society (AWS), the following external agencies may conduct PREA investigations at the AWS Columbia Youth Home:

1. Out of Home Abuse and Neglect (OHAN)
Richland County DSS
3220 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29204
During business hours (8:30-5:00PM): 803-898-7669
During non-business hours: 1-800-645-9789

2. Columbia Police Department
#1 Justice Square
Columbia, SC 29201
803-545-3500

For questions and/or additional information, contact the AWS PREA Coordinator at:

Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
3518 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
803-799-2490
1-844-AWS-1962

In addition to the Alston Wilkes Society (AWS), the following external agency may conduct PREA investigations at the AWS Fayetteville Residential Reentry Center:

1. Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP)
Residential Reentry Manager
P.O. Box 7000
Butner, NC 27509
1-919-575-2076

For questions and/or additional information, contact the AWS PREA Coordinator at:

Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
3518 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
803-799-2490
1-844-AWS-1962

In addition to the Alston Wilkes Society (AWS), the following external agencies may conduct PREA investigations at the AWS Florence Residential Reentry Center:

1. Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP)
Residential Reentry Manager
P.O. Box 7000
Butner, NC 27509
1-919-575-2076

2. City of Florence Police Department
324 West Evans Street
Florence, SC 29501
843-665-3191

For questions and/or additional information, contact the AWS PREA Coordinator at:

Alston Wilkes Society (AWS)
3518 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
803-799-2490
1-844-AWS-1962

Our PREA Policies & Reports

PREA Reporting Form

This is a secure and confidential reporting form. You are NOT required to include your name and contact information on this form when making a report.

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