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An Online Resource Library on Gender-Based Violence.

Sexual Violence in United States Prisons

LGBTIQ individuals in the U.S. prison system are exposed to overwhelmingly high rates of sexual violence and little or no protection from the systems and policies in place (Just Detention International). These resources review the problem of sexual violence in prison, the experiences of some LGBTIQ prisoners, and recommendations for policy changes to protect basic human rights.

A Call for Change: Protecting the Rights of LGBTQ Detainees

This article explores the danger of sexual violence experienced by LGBTQ prisoners. Reporting on the inmate survey mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), this article includes recommendations on raising awareness, ensuring safety, training staff, and responding to reports of sexual violence.

No Escape: Male Rape in U.S. Prisons

This report discusses the context of male rape in prison and the roles of consent, coercion, manipulation, threat of violence, violence and sexual slavery.

Statement from a Transgender Woman Prisoner in California

This document includes a testimonial submitted by a transgender woman serving a life sentence in California on her experiences of sexual assault in prison and the systems that fail to keep her safe. It also includes statistical information based on letters received by Stop Prison Rape, an organization dedicated to ending sexual assaults in the prison system.