The threat of violence or retaliation is often used as a tool to maintain control over vulnerable inmates in prisons. This practice can be traced back to ancient times when prisoners were treated...
In today's world, there are many individuals who face charges related to crimes that involve unlawful sexual activities such as rape, child molestation, and murder. These individuals may be sentenced...
There has been increased attention paid to the experiences of transgender and non-binary individuals in correctional facilities. Transgender women are disproportionately represented in prisons...
Protective pairings are the close associations formed between individuals within groups that have established a relationship for mutual protection and support. These pairs provide a sense of security...
How does institutional pressure for compliance intersect with inmates' desire for meaningful connection, and what tensions emerge from this clash?
Institutional pressure for compliance is a common...
Sexual Offenders in Prison
Prisoners who have committed sexual offenses are often sent to segregated units within a prison or correctional facility where they can be monitored more closely. These...
There has been an increase in the number of reported sexual crimes committed in correctional facilities across the world. These offenses include rape, sexual assault, molestation, and voyeurism among...
What is the relationship between gender identity and bodily autonomy in prison healthcare?
Prisoners are often denied the right to make decisions about their own bodies. They may be forced to...
What is intersectionality and how does it apply to prisons?
Intersectionality is a term used to describe the way that social categories such as gender, race, class, and sexual orientation interact...