Document Type
Book
Publication Date
9-2014
Source/Organization
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape, sponsored by U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Abstract
"Though many correctional agencies have taken steps to comply with PREA standards and create safer environments for individuals in their care, inmates in custody still face sexual abuse and harassment by staff or other inmates. Staff and inmates still report problems identifying those at risk of sexual abuse, reporting sexual abuse, and holding those responsible for sexual abuse accountable. This publication is a tool for educating inmates about legal and other mechanisms, including the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), that can provide protection and redress from sexual abuse in custodial settings" (p. 5). Sections of this handbook are: introduction; what the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003 is; the National PREA Standards—protections for inmates; dynamics of sexual abuse in custody—screening and victimization history, continuum of sexual activity in custodial settings, and inmate culture and code; reporting—deciding to report, how to report, and what happens after you report; sexual abuse—care and consequences; special populations—youthful inmates, and gender non-conforming inmates; inmates' rights and the law; and conclusion. The following are appended: glossary; state resources; frequently asked questions; and seeking legal assistance.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Brenda V., "An End to Silence: Inmate's Handbook on Identifying and Addressing Sexual Abuse, 3rd Edition" (2014). Reports. 43.
https://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/fasch_rpt/43
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