Rape In Prisons

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Some of the most neglected, misunderstood and unseen women in our society are those in our jails, prisons and community correctional facilities. While women's rate of incarceration has increased dramatically, tripling in the last decade, prisons have not kept pace with the growth of the number of women in prison; nor has the criminal justice system been redesigned to meet women's needs, which are often quite different from the needs of men.

Prison rape refers to the rape of inmates in prison by other inmates or by prison staff. In 2001, Human Rights Watch estimated that at least 140,000 inmates had been raped while incarcerated in the United States. A United States Department of Justice report, Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates, states that "In 2012, an estimated 4% of state and federal prison inmates and 3% of local jail inmates reported experiencing one or multiple incidents of sexual victimization by another inmate or facility staff in the past 12 months or since being admitted into to the facility in less than 12 months." Imagine a young woman being handcuffed as a large man beats and rapes her with such force that it results in her rectum being

st week, Barack Obama became the first sitting U.S. president to visit federal prison. It's a shame it took so long, because so many Americans are prisoners, and because so many former presidents probably belonged in there themselves.

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