PROTOCOL TO REPORT SUSPECTED ABUSE OR NEGLECT
To report any suspected abuse or neglect, call the DFPS Hotline at 1-800-252-5400. Any criminal investigations of alleged sexual abuse occurring at Pegasus Schools, Inc. will be investigated by the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department, which can be contacted at (512) 398-6777. Pegasus adheres to the following PREA zero tolerance policy:
PEGASUS SCHOOLS, INC. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
Pegasus Schools, Inc. promotes a safe environment for residents to live in to receive treatment and therapy for their presenting behaviors and/or charges. Pegasus Schools, Inc. has a zero tolerance policy in regards to any type of sexual abuse, harassment, or misconduct, and will react accordingly if any issues of this type of behavior are brought to our attention. Although we do have a grievance policy at Pegasus which residents can utilize to address issues such as this, there are also posters posted throughout the facility with a phone number on it that they can call in order to report any instances of sexual abuse, harassment, or misconduct. Pegasus Schools, Inc. will take immediate action in the event that someone has violated this zero tolerance policy in any capacity.
Under the guidelines of Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, Pegasus Schools, Inc. is required to post data in regards to sexual contact that occurs within our facility. The aggregate numbers for 2022 are referenced below.
Pegasus Schools, Inc. received its initial PREA compliance letter and certification on September 1, 2016 and received re-certification in 2019. Pegasus is currently in the review process for our current re-certification.