Prison sex-abuse cases grow, but prosecutions are rare

Authors

Brenda V. Smith, American University Washington College of LawFollow
Andrew Mannix

Abstract

Sexual-misconduct complaints in Washington prisons have more than quadrupled in a decade. Prison officials say they take the issue seriously but that few cases can be substantiated. Critics contend even convicted guards have gotten off with light sentences.

Source Publication

The Seattle Times

Recommended Citation

Brenda V. Smith & Andrew Mannix, Prison sex-abuse cases grow, but prosecutions are rare, The Seattle Times (2015).
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/pub_disc_media/393