Sexual abuse is among the most destructive of crimes, brutal and devastating in the moment and carrying the potential to haunt victims forever. For too long, incidents of sexual abuse against incarcerated persons have not been taken as seriously as sexual abuse outside the walls of confinement facilities. In popular culture, prison rape is often the subject of jokes; in public discourse, it has been at times dismissed by some as an inevitable – or even deserved – consequence of criminality.
Career Resources, Inc. shall maintain a Zero Tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Any person who becomes aware of or suspects sexual abuse, or sexual harassment must report it immediately to the Vice President of Re-Entry and Residential Services, Program Director, Assistant Director or Director of Human Resources. All residents and staff have the right to work in an environment free of sexual harassment and sexual abuse.
Sexual abuse is never a laughing matter, nor is it punishment for a crime. Rather, it is a crime, and it is no more tolerable when its victims have committed crimes of their own. Sexual abuse within a confinement facility can have severe consequences for victims, for the security of correctional facilities, and for the safety and well-being of the communities to which nearly all incarcerated persons will eventually return.
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