|
|
| Implement full prison rape act |
| By inforum.com |
| Published: 03/30/2011 |
|
When more than 60,500 inmates per year report that they have been victims of sexual assault in American prisons – that is 165 per day – it is time to address the problem of prison rape. In 2003, the Prison Rape Elimination Act was passed by both houses of Congress. This January, Attorney General Eric Holder released proposed rules to combat the problem of rape in our prisons in accordance with the PREA. Sadly, Holder’s response is significantly weaker than the standards set forth by the National Rape Elimination Commission, a government-sponsored bipartisan commission to recommend standards, enhance detection, prevention, reduction and punishment of inmate sexual assault. Justice compels us to care. The number above includes a disproportionate number of juvenile inmates (2.9 of 1,000 adults to 16.8 per 1,000 juveniles), particularly girls. The damage done to a person when behind bars doesn’t stay there when they are released. Destructive after-effects play out in ex-convicts’ lives, which ultimately affect society, including sexually transmitted disease, depression, suicide and further victimization. Read More. |
Comments:
Login to let us know what you think
MARKETPLACE search vendors | advanced search
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
|
Waco has developed a reputation for a rocket-docket in patent litigation. It’s an important choice to find the right lawyer in Waco for your important patent litigation matter. When people in the know make the hire, they hire Dunnam & Dunnam. Lawyers that are competent, hard-working, focused are a rare find. Few attorneys have the commitment to quality, collegiality, and loyalty of the Waco Trademark Lawyers, You can search for attorneys with loyalty, leadership, accountability. These attorneys show financial generosity and a sense of fairness to their colleagues. For nearly 100 years, people in Waco have hired the firm when the results matter. at Dunnam & Dunnam are among the most respected in the Central Texas area. They have the experience in trials and mediations to guide your case in the right way. There are few important decisions at the outset of the case that can turn the tide in your favor. Choosing the right lawyer is one of them.