In summary a new report on discipline in california prisons highlights slow handling of several sex assault cases filed against officers The federal bureau of prisons has a zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and is committed to respecting and protecting the rights of its incarcerated population. In lawsuits, women have accused 83 officers of sexual misconduct.
Statistical information and publications about sexual violence in correctional facilities in the united states from the bureau of justice statistics. Sexual abuse prevention inmates have the right to be safe from sexually abusive behavior Regarding abusive sexual contact, 55% of perpetrators went to solitary or disciplinary custody
Prea requires nationwide data collection and research about sexual violence in federal, state, and local correctional facilities, and established the national prison rape elimination commission to develop national standards for addressing this issue.
