The Cruel and Unusual Punishment of Prison Rape: Why the Prison Rape Elimination Act Failed and How...
The Cruel and Unusual Punishment of Prison Rape: Why the Prison Rape Elimination Act Failed and How to Fix It
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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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Recent studies show the rate of sexual abuse endured in prisons has been steadily increasing. To remedy this issue, the Prison Rape Elimination Act was passed in 2003, however it has had no legitimate impact on the rate of sexual abuse in prisons due to the absence of mandatory rules upon prisons and a private right of action. This note will argue...
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The Cruel and Unusual Punishment of Prison Rape: Why the Prison Rape Elimination Act Failed and How to Fix It
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