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The Violence Against Women Act: Denying Needed Resources Based On Criminal History, Jaime M. Yarussi
The Violence Against Women Act: Denying Needed Resources Based On Criminal History, Jaime M. Yarussi
Project on Addressing Prison Rape - Articles
This article aims to discuss the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) in regards to funding for mental health treatment and crisis servic- es for incarcerated survivors and victims of sexual violence. It will begin by illustrating the need for services because of inmates’ likely history of victimization and draws conclusions regarding the impact that denying VAWA/ VOCA resources may have on the recovery of incarcerated victims.
Analyzing Prison Sex: Reconciling Self Expression With Safety, Brenda V. Smith
Analyzing Prison Sex: Reconciling Self Expression With Safety, Brenda V. Smith
Project on Addressing Prison Rape - Articles
This article examines the complexity of prison sex and the challenges that it raises in the context of recently enacted United States legislation, specifically the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). It begins by identifying a range of prisoner interests in enhanced sexual expression. These interests are described below in an attempt to disentangle prisoners’ rights in sexual expression from states’ legitimate interests in regulating that expression. This article also directs policymakers and decision makers to mine international documents and human rights norms that recognize the necessity of punishment and at the same time outline a standard for the safety of …