The Risk Factors Associated with Vulnerability Or Exposure to Prison Rape Among Inmates
Author | : Christa Yvette Crayton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 78 |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : Criminology |
ISBN | : 9781369846386 |
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The occurrence of prison rape has continuously afflicted U.S correctional facilities for decades (Neal & Clements, 2010). It is estimated that prison rape costs the U.S $52 billion dollars annually (RIA, 2009). For victims, the experience of rape in prison carries a multitude of physical, psychological, and emotional consequences (Dumond, 2000). This thesis project examines the risk factors which may put an inmate at greater risk for prison rape. Findings within this project indicate that a variety of demographic factors (age, race, sexual orientation, etc.), mental health, social perceptions, and incarceration history may increase an inmate's level of risk. A summary of the findings, and an analysis of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003, a policy aimed at tackling this issue, are presented. An examination of PREA at both the federal and the state level, reveal that states (Colorado and Texas) have made progress towards reducing sexual victimization within their facilities, but that ongoing training and assistance is still needed. The implications of the findings for social work knowledge and practice are discussed; as well as areas of future research.