than a third of all reports of inmate sexual abuse, which is more than double the rate for staff sexual abuse allegations. What do you think is the response that survivors fear most when they report sexual abuse? Nothing being done. Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics, Sexual Victimization Reported By Former State Prisoners, 2008 (May, 2012). 2 mins Outcomes of Reports for Perpetrators Slide 17 something else to consider when thinking about Here’s why inmates might not want to report sexual abuse. According to the latest BJS data, of the substantiated cases of staff sexual misconduct that we discussed earlier, less than half were referred for prosecution. Of those, only a third of staff perpetrators were arrested, and only 1% were eventually convicted. Click to reveal blue box. That means that almost half of staff perpetrators faced no legal action. If a victim, why should you feel you’re safe to report if 99% of staff perpetrators get away with it? Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics, Survey of Sexual Violence in Adult Correctional Facilities, 2009–11 (January, 2014). 1 min What are some ways that inmates might report Slide 18 sexual abuse or sexual harassment that occurs in Lead a brief the jail? group brainstorm. 2 mins Inmate Reporting Slide 19 [Insert agency policy on inmate reporting of sexual Update slide with abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other agency policy inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse or sexual information. harassment, and staff neglect that may have contributed to such incidents.] 2 mins Possible Reporting Methods Slide 20 [Insert methods available to inmates to report sexual Update slide with abuse or sexual harassment, including written agency policy grievances, verbal or written reports to staff, reports to information. outside agencies, and third-party reports.] 2 mins Staff Reporting Duties Slide 21
than a third of all reports of inmate sexual abuse, which is more than double the rate for staff sexual abuse allegations. What do you think is the response that survivors fear most when they report sexual abuse? Nothing being done. Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics, Sexual Victimization Reported By Former State Prisoners, 2008 (May, 2012). 2 mins Outcomes of Reports for Perpetrators Here’s something else to consider when thinking about why inmates might not want to report sexual abuse. According to the latest BJS data, of the substantiated cases of staff sexual misconduct that we discussed earlier, less than half were referred for prosecution. Of those, only a third of staff perpetrators were arrested, and only 1% were eventually convicted. Click to reveal blue box. That means that almost half of staff perpetrators faced no legal action. If you’re a victim, why should you feel safe to report if 99% of staff perpetrators get away with it? Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics, Survey of Sexual Violence in Adult Correctional Facilities, 2009–11 (January, 2014). Slide 17 1 min What are some ways that inmates might report sexual abuse or sexual harassment that occurs in the jail? Slide 18 Lead a brief group brainstorm. 2 mins Inmate Reporting [Insert agency policy on inmate reporting of sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse or sexual harassment, and staff neglect that may have contributed to such incidents.] Slide 19 Update slide with agency policy information. 2 mins Possible Reporting Methods [Insert methods available to inmates to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment, including written grievances, verbal or written reports to staff, reports to outside agencies, and third-party reports.] Slide 20 Update slide with agency policy information. 2 mins Staff Reporting Duties Slide 21
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