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Fifty State Survey Of Mandatory Reporting Statutes, Brenda V. Smith Jan 2014

Fifty State Survey Of Mandatory Reporting Statutes, Brenda V. Smith

The Project on Addressing Prison Rape - Surveys

Mandatory reporting state statutes regarding the sexual abuse of children are compiled and reported. Entries include (if provided) the following information: state; mandatory reporting statutes name; what has to be reported; relevant definitions; persons required to report; reporting procedures; and penalty for failure to report.


Sexual Abuse Against Women In Prison, Brenda V. Smith Apr 2001

Sexual Abuse Against Women In Prison, Brenda V. Smith

Project on Addressing Prison Rape - Articles

One of the by-products of the influx of women into correctional settings has been the emergence of sexual misconduct against women in prison as a major issue for corrections officials and attorneys who represent women. This article advocates for laws criminalizing sexual abuse of women inmates, as well as training to prevent such abuse.