Prison rape in the United States

2019-20 Annual Report of the Correctional Investigator of Canada Tabled in Parliament

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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OTTAWA, Oct. 27, 2020 /CNW/ -Today, the 47th annual report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator was tabled in Parliament.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Oct. 27, 2020 /CNW/ -Today, the 47th annual report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator was tabled in Parliament.
  • The investigation found that the prevalence and dynamics of sexual victimization in federal correctional facilities are largely unknown.
  • As it stands, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is not required to publicly report on incidents of sexual abuse involving federal inmates.
  • He reminded the Correctional Service that his annual report covers the reporting period, from April 2019 to end of March 2020.

Committee examines shielding prisoners, including older inmates

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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The House of Commons Justice Committee is to look into how the government protects prisoners from Covid-19, with particular reference to older inmates.

Key Points: 
  • The House of Commons Justice Committee is to look into how the government protects prisoners from Covid-19, with particular reference to older inmates.
  • The Committee will hear from the Prisons Minister, Lucy Frazer, ministry officials and frontline prison managers at a virtual evidence session.
  • The number of prisoners over the age of 50 in England and Wales has increased significantly in recent years.
  • The increase was largely driven by a rise in the number of convictions for sexual offences.

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Public Briefing: "Women in Prison: Seeking Justice Behind Bars"

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public briefing to evaluate the civil rights of women in prison, including deprivations of medical needs; implementation of the Prison Rape Elimination Act; and sufficiency of programs to prepare women for life after release.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public briefing to evaluate the civil rights of women in prison, including deprivations of medical needs; implementation of the Prison Rape Elimination Act; and sufficiency of programs to prepare women for life after release.
  • The Commission will examine discipline practices and the impact on families when women are jailed far from home or parental rights are terminated despite a caregiving role.
  • Commissioners will hear from state and federal corrections officials, women who have experienced incarceration, academic and legal experts, and advocates.
  • The Commission will issue a report from this investigation.