Sexual Abuse of Women in Prison

Sexual Abuse of Women in Prison

Historical Backgroud

Incarcerated women only occupies a minor part of the jail 's population They are also viewed as more privileged than male prisoners . Most cases of female prisoners are caused by murdering someone because of self defense . Female prisoners are also said to be less culpable than male prisoners . Most of them opt to kill because of poverty , sexual abuse and self defense . In a world afflicted by sets of values and respect among the female species , the women correctional is expected to be more

br environment friendly for female prisoners

Certain studies shows how various changes occurs with regards to the conditions of female prisoners . Violence and Harassment are now rampant among incarcerated women . Sexual abuse among female prisoners are caused by several factors . This is also counteracted by certain policies to put an end in this unjust situation among them . It is really disappointing to discover that disciplinarians like prison staffs and jail guards are the primary offenders of this case . most prison guards took advantage of their powers over female prisoners

Female prisoners have their own historical background for being imprisoned . Most stories are personal and majority involves abuse violence and harassment . Although they are given more favorable conditions than the male prisoners , they are being guarded most of the times by male guards . This paves way for misconducts done by male guards over the female prisoners . Such misbehavior is often not recognized by the law . Female prisoners lacks the necessary protection in terms of human rights violation . Although they are proven guilty and given the punishment of being incarcerated , they still have the right to be protected against abuse . But in most cases female prisoners were denied of having equal access when it comes to educational , vocational work religious opportunities etc . in most correctional

How it is done , Who are the perpetrators and What is expected to happen

Cases of sexual misconduct happens when a male guard or any prison employee does something inappropriate to female prisoners . It involves many instances like verbal harassment , touching of the prisoner 's breast , vaginal area and buttocks . Cases of Sexual abuse also occurs in exchange for cigarettes , food , telephone access , clothings , drugs and other prison privileges .]

This abuse is not only limited to male guards and male employees . There are cases when the offender is also female . Lack of power hinders the female prisoners to voice out their concern and explain the situation they are into . Once proven guilty of their criminal deeds , they submissively surrender themselves to authorities . But then talking about the law itself , even if the Sexual Abuse between the female prisoner and the prison guard or employee has consent or not , it is still a clear violation of the law

Many cases involving female prisoners does not really fit the context of a rape complaint . Most cases finds out that there is no physical force being used by prison employees and guards to gage in sexual activity with...