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
Sexual Abuse, Harrassment, and Misconduct – AWS Policy S348 (effective agency-wide)
Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation – AWS Policy F104 (Columbia Youth Home)
Response to Sexual Abuse, Harrassment, and Misconduct – AWS Policy F612 (Columbia Youth Home)
Response to Sexual Abuse, Harrassment, and Misconduct – AWS Policy H809 (Federal Residential Reentry Centers)
Charleston Facility Final PREA Report – 2020
Charleston Facility Final PREA Report – 2017
Columbia Facility Final PREA Report – 2021
Columbia Facility Final PREA Report -2018
Columbia Facility Final PREA Report – 2015
Fayetteville Facility Final PREA Report – 2021
Fayetteville Facility Final PREA Report – 2016
Florence PREA Compliance Certificate
Florence Facility Final PREA Report – 2019
Florence Facility Final PREA Report – 2016