Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

The Bexar County CSCD Applewhite Recovery Center (ARC) consists of the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF), the Dually Diagnosed Residential Facility (DDRF), and the Intermediate Sanction Facility (ISF) residential programs.

The Applewhite Recovery Center maintains a Zero Tolerance policy in regard to all forms of sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment between the residents and between the staff and resident(s). The ARC works hard to prevent and stop sexual abuse/sexual harassment and takes all allegations seriously. All reported alleged incidents will be investigated and all criminal complaints will be referred to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. The ARC maintains a dedicated phone line to the Rape Crisis Center for support.

How to Report Sexual Abuse at the ARC

Residents are encouraged to report all allegations of sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment immediately by:

  • Completing a grievance and placing it in one of the secure dedicated PREA lock boxes located throughout the facility.
  • Complaints can be made verbally to the PREA Coordinator, any security staff member, a residential supervision officer, a counselor, and/or a medical staff member.
  • A formal complaint can be made through the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at 200 North Comal St. San Antonio, TX 78207.

To make a confidential report of the suspected allegation, concern, or fear of sexual abuse/sexual assault, or sexual harassment, we can be contacted by:

Phone: 210-631-0303 –  PREA Coordinator

Fax: 210-631-0319 – Attn: PREA Coordinator

Mail: Attn: PREA Coordinator
Applewhite Recovery Center
10975 Applewhite Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78224

Third-party reporting for alleged sexual assault/sexual abuse can be made directly to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office by phone - 911 for emergencies and 210-335-6000 for non-emergencies.

PREA Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

2022 PREA Annual Report (PDF)
2021 PREA Annual Report (PDF)
2020 PREA Annual Report (PDF)
2019 PREA Annual Report (PDF)

PREA Audit by Program: