This document discusses sexual abuse in juvenile corrections facilities. It begins by defining the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003, which aims to eliminate sexual assault and rape in correctional settings. It then discusses the "code of silence" among both inmates and corrections staff that can enable illegal and unethical behavior. Statistics from a 2012 national survey find that 7.7% of youth in custody reported sexual victimization by staff, with some experiencing over 11 incidents. Specific examples from facilities in Tennessee and Louisiana illustrate how widespread and systemic the problem can be. The document raises important issues around protecting vulnerable youth in detention settings.