Rising Sun Auditing Service
PREA Compliance Auditing
Now Scheduling 2027 PREA Audits • Secure Your Auditor Early • Front-Load Documentation • Reduce Onsite Disruption
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.
RSAS provides independent PREA audits, readiness reviews, and corrective-action guidance. We help agencies strengthen safety and demonstrate compliance through a structured, transparent, and evidence-driven process.
Supporting Safer, PREA-Compliant Facilities
PREA Auditing and Consulting Services
Rising Sun Auditing Service provides independent PREA audits, readiness reviews, and corrective-action guidance nationwide. We partner with adult and juvenile facilities to strengthen safety, demonstrate federal compliance, and develop practical roadmaps for improvement. Our evidence-driven, trauma-informed approach is tailored to each facility’s operations and compliance needs.
Sunrise News: Navigate. Verify. Determine™
July took RSAS from Idaho to Rhode Island, California, and Hawaii for PREA audit work across juvenile and adult correctional settings. The month reinforced an essential lesson: a successful onsite review begins before the auditor arrives. When evidence is submitted early and organized by standard, onsite time can focus on observations, interviews, and verification of operational practices. Nationwide, RSAS follows the same evidence-driven approach: navigate requirements, verify implementation, and support reliable compliance determinations.
Meet the Auditor
Elaine Bridschge, M.Ed. — DOJ Dual-Certified PREA Auditor
Elaine Bridschge, M.Ed., is the owner and operator of Rising Sun Auditing Service, LLC, and a DOJ dual-certified PREA auditor. With more than two decades of correctional experience, she specializes in comprehensive PREA audits for adult and juvenile facilities nationwide.
Since earning her DOJ certification in 2015, Elaine has guided agencies through complex compliance requirements by applying extensive experience in facility operations, policy development, investigations, audit analysis, and corrective-action planning—with professionalism, precision, and integrity.
Independent. Objective. Trusted.
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.
FACILITY SPECIALIZATIONS
Providing PREA auditing and compliance services for:
Adult prisons and jails
Juvenile detention and correctional facilities
Community confinement facilities
Lockups
Public and privately operated correctional agencies
NATIONAL AUDIT EXPERIENCE
Since earning DOJ certification in 2015, Elaine has conducted PREA audits in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington. Her experience includes adult, juvenile, and community confinement facilities across diverse agency structures and operational environments. RSAS brings an independent, evidence-driven approach to every audit, grounded in thorough analysis, clear communication, and practical compliance guidance.
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
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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.