Which PREA standard clause requires new contracts with contractors to include obligations to comply with PREA standards?

Which PREA standard clause requires new contracts with contractors to include obligations to comply with PREA standards?

• A. PREA 115.12(a)
• B. PREA 115.13(a)
• C. PREA 115.14(a)
• D. PREA 115.15(d)

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is that contracts with outside providers must bind them to PREA requirements. The clause in this part of the PREA standards specifically addresses contracting with vendors and contractors, making their compliance with PREA standards a condition of doing business with the agency. This ensures that anyone hired to work with or around residents is legally obligated to follow PREA, which supports accountability, training, reporting, and cooperation with investigations. By embedding PREA obligations into new contracts, the agency extends its protection to residents through the contractual relationship and gives itself a mechanism to enforce PREA compliance. The other areas described in the choices cover internal staff supervision, incident reporting by residents, or other operational aspects, rather than imposing PREA obligations on contractual relationships.

The main idea being tested is that contracts with outside providers must bind them to PREA requirements. The clause in this part of the PREA standards specifically addresses contracting with vendors and contractors, making their compliance with PREA standards a condition of doing business with the agency. This ensures that anyone hired to work with or around residents is legally obligated to follow PREA, which supports accountability, training, reporting, and cooperation with investigations. By embedding PREA obligations into new contracts, the agency extends its protection to residents through the contractual relationship and gives itself a mechanism to enforce PREA compliance.

The other areas described in the choices cover internal staff supervision, incident reporting by residents, or other operational aspects, rather than imposing PREA obligations on contractual relationships.