Tag: Sexual Harassment
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ICYMI: Lawsuit Filed Against Clark County (Indiana) Sheriff
A lawsuit against the Clark County Sheriff and other jail officials says they accepted a bribe in exchange for access to female detainees.
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FCI Dublin Warden Charged With Sexual Abuse of Prisoners
A warden at Dublin Federal Correctional Institution sexually assaulted women prisoners under his authority. PREA complaints are a helpful resource to file complaints against sexual assault in prison.
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DOJ To Investigate Violence And Abuse in Georgia Prisons
Violence in Georgia jails and prisons seems to be exploding, and now the Department of Justice has started an investigation.
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How Can the Prison Rape Elimination Act Impact Your Sentence?
In 2004, Congress enacted the Prison Rape Elimination Act. This act is also known as the PREA. The act aims to address the problem of sexual abuse in U.S. prisons.
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Can You Be Discriminated Against in Prison?
Discrimination does occur in prison, but you have legal rights.
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What Rights Do You Have If a CO Harasses You in Prison?
If a correctional officer, sometimes called a CO, harasses you in prison, you have options to hold them accountable.
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Are You Protected from Sexual Assault and Harassment in Prison?
Yes. If someone sexually assaults you, they commit a crime. That’s true in prison as well. So, if you’re sexually assaulted in prison, you can turn to the legal system for help. Likewise, while not all forms of sexual harassment are illegal, sexual harassment in prison can form the basis of a lawsuit as well. If someone sexually assaults you or a…