Rape In Prisons

Jacoby states, “in 1994 that more than 200,000 prison inmates are raped each year, usually to the indifference of the guards.” (Jacoby, 1997, P. 2) A lot of the seventeen year olds and up that go to prison with lesser charges shouldn’t have to deal with this psychological trauma and should rather want to go through corporal punishment even with the humiliation that comes with

The prison system and local police officers during the time of the Great Depression provoked many of the infamous outlaws to become what society knows them as today. This was either done by torturing, belittling, beating, or others forms of abuse inflicted on inmates intended to keep them in line. This cycle of abuse has yet to subside and has ultimately been accepted as a part of American culture. A Business Insider article quotes the Bureau of Justice Statistics directly about the number of sexual assault cases in prisons: “In its most recent report on the issue, the Bureau of Justice Statistics said there were nearly 9,000 allegations of sexual victimization in prisons and jails in 2011 alone” (Pamela Engel). Phillips realized that some action must be taken to improve the system or society would be doomed to repeat the past. By providing these footnotes Phillips has given society another opportunity to prevent the disaster that is Bonnie and

PREA online Training (Prison Rape Elimination Act) all 8 modules on the computer. The Prison Rape Elimination Act module must be passed with an 80%. A Prison Rape Elimination Act refresher course shall be conducted every 2 years. Prison Rape Elimination Act protects the youth from sexual abuse and sexual harassment. There must be a Prison Rape Elimination Act compliance Manager who is responsible for maintain Prison Rape Elimination Act records that must be keep in a lock cabinet behind a lock door and no other records can be kept with the Prison Rape Elimination Act records. The compliance manager is also responsible for making sure that all Prison Rape Elimination Act standards are being followed and documented. Prison Rape Elimination

Simply because inmates are smaller, weaker, or more intimidated by the cell and cellmates they are assigned, they are ultimately categorized as “victims” of these ghastly assaults and thus, their “femininity” determines their fate. Despite the high number of these crimes committed each year, the flawed system in which these facilities are run have yet to truly recognize the danger and harm that is placed upon these male prisoners. Joanne Mariner’s article is therefore an effective attempt to spark reform within the system; just because these inmates have been convicted of crimes does not mean they should not get the proper treatment and justice they too deserve.

Born from the light between the bars of my thin, 2 by 1 window, shadowy monsters crept along the edges of my prison cell, of the four bleak walls I call “home”; keeping me company in the dark, for in the Connecticut State Prison, “rapists” must have their own cells. “Rapists” must always be kept alone, for they are much more harmful than burglars, murderers, or kidnappers. “Rapists” must be under special security even when there is no proof that they have committed a single crime.

Chair holder and Executive Director of Just Detention International, David Kaisner and Lovisa Stannow, in their article, “The Rape of American Prisoners”, divulge into the harrowing statistic of inmates across America. Kaisner and Stannow’s purpose is to shed light on the frequency of inmate-on-inmate rape, staff sexual misconduct, and what ensues afterwards. They adopt an empathetic yet informative tone in order to convey to their readers that these treacherous deeds in fact occur on a daily basis, and many times, the violators do not receive the proper punishments.

It is dreadful enough to get raped, but having to see your perpetrator every day and possibly raping you again is a constant fear that many inmates have to encounter. According to the Bureau of Justice (BJS), in 2008 correctional administrators reported 7,444 allegations of sexual abuse in prisons. About 46 % of the sexual abuse involved staff with inmates. But these statistics do not include the many cases that go unreported due to victim’s fear of being punished by their perpetrators and/ or to embarrassment and humiliation that comes with rape. Although prison rape is prevalent, many individuals find it normal and even find it a laughing matter. Prison rape is abnormal and has huge consequences if not dealt with. Some of the

The research of this paper explores the history of mass incarceration and how it identifies with female inmates and the inadequate medical attention and treatment they incur worldwide within the prison system. The numbers of female incarceration has risen significantly within the past 7 years and is currently still rising. Due such a massive increase in female incarceration, health care services have not been able to provide and address the appropriate needs for this growing population of women. As a result, the healthcare of women mentally and physiologically has become a Public health concern in the prison system. Throughout history, from the establishment of the female incarceration, it has been discovered, various influences are some

Assessing the consequences of our country’s soaring imprison rates has less to do with the question of guilt versus innocence than it does with the question of who among us truly deserves to go to prison and face the restrictive and sometimes brutally repressive conditions found there. We are adding more than one thousand prisoners to our prison and jail systems every single week. The number of women in prisons and jails has reached a sad new milestone. As women become entangled with the war on drugs, the number in prison has increased if not double the rate of incarceration for men. The impact of their incarceration devastates thousands of children, who lose their primary caregiver when Mom goes to prison.

Studies show that men are more likely to forcibly abused, however women are more likely to persuaded to participate in sexual activity. In regard to inmate-on-inmate abuse in prison, males are 16% more likely than females who are at 6% to have been victimized over eleven or more times, to have been bribed and offered protection, or threatened with harm. Females are less likely to report incidents that involve multiple perpetrators such as incidents initiated by gang.

Contrary to popular belief sexually transmitted diseases are not the only physical harm victims of prison rape endure. Many rape victims endure broken bones, broken noses, bruises, cuts, concussions, and the obvious genital injuries. Sexual assaults also increases violent behavior in prisons because inmates who feel like they may be a future target of sexually assault, defend themselves, and lash out in these violent rages and fights to establish themselves with a “tough guy” reputation to prevent any sexual misconduct from other inmates.

The issue of sexual assault in correctional facilities is very complex and the implications reach far beyond the walls of the institution. Congress found that “prison rape endangers the public’s safety by making brutalized inmates more likely to commit crimes when they are released.”

Sexual abuse is defined as “unwanted sexual activity, with perpetrators using force, making threats or taking advantage of victims not able to give consent.” A man or women forcefully having sexual intercourse with females in the prison system is sadly not something unheard of. Women are the most subjected to sexual abuse in the prison systems around the United States of America. “According to Human Rights Watch at least 15 percent of incarcerated females have been the victims of prison sexual assault.” There are over 200,000 females in the United States of America that are imprisoned and 15 percent of them are being sexually abused just because of their sexuality.

It was approximated one in five males experience a pressured sexual incident, and about one in 10 males report completed rape (Stop Prisoner Rape, 2006). The rates of female sexual assault in prisons in that same region are estimated to range from six percent to 27 percent. It’s likely that these figures do not capture the full scope of sexual assault in correctional facilities. According to the same study, rates of female sexual assault in prisons in that same region are estimated to range from six percent to 27 percent. it is likely that these figures do not capture the full scope of sexual assault in correctional facilities. The incidence of prison rape also varies between institutions, thus increasing the difficulty of acquiring accurate and nationally representative statistical figures. The collection of accurate prison rape data is impeded by limited definitions of "sexual assault" and flawed reporting and response protocol in operation within many correctional institutions throughout our

In papers filed in Manhattan Federal Court, six inmates say their complaints about sexual abuse were ignored by the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision — and in some cases passed on to the officers who'd preyed on them