NCJ Number
219612
Date Published
January 2002
Length
79 pages
Annotation
This handbook provides critical information and strategies to address the problem of sexual misconduct against inmates.
Abstract
Sexual harassment and sexual misconduct against incarcerated persons violates either the law or corrections policy in all 50 States. Incarcerated men and women who experience verbal or physical harassment, assault or misconduct have the right to remedy the abuse. Corrections institutions should also remedy this conduct because sexual misconduct threatens both personal and institutional security. This publication provides critical information and strategies for inmates on identifying and addressing sexual misconduct. It is designed for incarcerated individuals and others concerned about sexual misconduct in correctional institutions. It addresses staff sexual misconduct against all inmates, both male and female, specifically, recognition of sexual misconduct, consequences of sexual misconduct, prevention of sexual misconduct, and international standards and laws related to the treatment of inmates. Appendixes