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Strategies to Prevent Prison Rape by Changing the Correctional Culture

by Janine M. Zweig and John BlackmoreOctober 2008

Strategies to Prevent Prison Rape by Changing the Correctional Culture explores successful strategies and programs for addressing the problem of sexual violence in state prisons. A research team from the Urban Institute and the Association of State Correctional Administrators interviewed prison officials in 45 states. This report presents promising initiatives and practices identified in 11 states.