Rising Sun Auditing Service
PREA Compliance Auditing
Now Scheduling 2028 PREA Audits • Plan Early. Prepare with Confidence. • Nationwide Adult & Juvenile Auditing • Evidence Drives the Audit™
Verifiable. Defensible. Corroborated. Facility-Driven. Comprehensive. Evidence-Based. Individualized. Methodical.
INDEPENDENT PREA AUDITING • ADULT & JUVENILE FACILITIES NATIONWIDE
DOJ Dual-Certified PREA Auditor
Elaine Bridschge, M.Ed.
Rising Sun Auditing Service, LLC (RSAS) provides independent PREA audits, readiness assessments, policy and procedure reviews, and compliance support tailored to the operational needs of correctional, detention, community confinement, and juvenile justice agencies nationwide.
Supporting Safer, PREA-Compliant Facilities
PREA Auditing and Consulting Services
Rising Sun Auditing Service provides independent PREA audits, audit readiness reviews, compliance consulting, corrective-action guidance, policy and documentation review, technical assistance, and correctional training nationwide. We work with adult and juvenile facilities to strengthen safety, verify implementation, demonstrate federal compliance, and build practical roadmaps for improvement. Our evidence-driven, facility-specific approach is designed to reduce uncertainty, minimize operational disruption, and produce clear, verifiable, and defensible results.
Sunrise News: September Highlights
September brought continued momentum for RSAS, with increased website traffic generated through LinkedIn engagement and nationwide outreach to correctional agencies. As agencies begin planning future PREA audit cycles, RSAS is also opening conversations for 2028 scheduling. Early planning gives facilities more time to organize evidence, address questions, and establish a clear audit timeline before the onsite review. RSAS continues to expand professional connections, strengthen its national presence, and refine resources designed to make the audit process more organized, efficient, and facility-specific. The focus remains the same: clear expectations, objective verification, and defensible results.
Evidence Drives the Audit™
Meet the Auditor
Owner & Auditor | DOJ Adult + Juvenile PREA Certified
I don’t believe a PREA audit should feel like a guessing game.
Since becoming a DOJ-certified PREA Auditor in 2015, I have worked with correctional agencies across the country to turn complex standards, documentation, interviews, observations, and operational practices into clear, evidence-based determinations.
My approach is thorough, methodical, and facility-specific. I prepare early, ask the hard questions before they become surprises, and focus onsite time on verifying what is actually happening—not simply what a policy says should happen.
With more than two decades in corrections and juvenile justice, I understand the realities behind the paperwork: staffing pressures, competing priorities, training challenges, facility culture, and the need to keep operations moving while an audit is underway.
The goal is simple.
A better process.
A stronger facility.
A defensible PREA report.
Evidence Drives the Audit™
No Surprises. No Secrets. Evidence Before Conclusion.
Auditor Profile
Elaine Bridschge, M.Ed. — DOJ Dual-Certified PREA Auditor
CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE
DOJ dual-certified PREA auditor for adult and juvenile facilities since 2015.
Master of Education (M.Ed.), graduated with distinction, with an academic focus in counseling.
Specialized PREA training and professional certifications.
Community college instructor certification.
Extensive experience in investigations, policy development, and corrective-action planning.
Expertise in compliance analysis, documentation review, and comprehensive report development.
Nationwide auditing experience across adult and juvenile correctional settings.
State Certified PREA Instructor.
FACILITY SPECIALIZATIONS
• Adult prisons and jails
• Juvenile detention and correctional facilities
• Community confinement facilities
• Lockups
• Tribal correctional and detention facilities
• Public and privately operated correctional agencies
NATIONAL AUDIT EXPERIENCE
Since earning DOJ certification in 2015, Elaine has conducted PREA audits across nearly every state in the United States. Her experience spans adult, juvenile, community confinement, and tribal correctional settings across diverse agency structures, facility sizes, and operational environments. RSAS brings that broad national perspective to every audit while maintaining an individualized, facility-specific approach grounded in evidence, objective verification, clear communication, and defensible findings.
TESTIMONIALS & REVIEWS
"Rising Sun Auditing has been our PREA auditor for the past two audit cycles. Ms. Bridschge is professional and thorough. She explains the process from start to finish and is always available for assistance in navigating the PRC secure audit site. I highly recommend RSAS for your next audit. You will not be disappointed."
Captain Sharon Riggins, PREA Coordinator, Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center
"The PREA audit process with RSAS was thorough, professional, and well organized. The guidance and recommendations provided were practical, valuable, and will continue to strengthen our facility's compliance efforts. Their expertise has helped ensure we consistently uphold PREA federal standards and maintain a safe environment for both staff and inmates."
Jessica Lujan, PREA Compliance Lieutenant, Doña Ana County Detention Center
What correctional professionals say about working with RSAS.
"A results-driven approach. Their corrective action support provided a clear roadmap to achieving federal safety standards."
State Correctional Facility Compliance Officer
Independent PREA Auditing for Facilities Nationwide.
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PREA AUDIT FAQ
When should audit preparation begin?
Agencies should secure a PREA auditor approximately 12 months before the anticipated audit window. Structured preparation and documentation review should generally begin at least six months before the onsite audit.
What evidence is evaluated?
The audit includes policies, operational records, facility observations, training documentation, interviews, screening records, grievances, incident reviews, investigations, and other evidence needed to determine compliance with the applicable PREA standards.
Who participates in the audit?
Participants may include agency and facility leadership, the PREA Coordinator and PREA Compliance Manager, random and specialized staff, contractors, volunteers, medical and mental health personnel, investigators, and individuals in custody.