Tag: sexual assault

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DOJ Investigates Allegations of Sexual Violence in Two Western Pennsylvania Correctional Facilities

December 4, 2011 by
DOJ Investigates Allegations of Sexual Violence in Two Western Pennsylvania Correctional Facilities

The Department of Justice has opened civil investigations into two regional state operated correctional facilities in response to allegations that they failed to protect inmate from violence and sexual violence.  In accordance with the pattern or practice provision of the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), the department will investigate allegations that SCI Pittsburgh […]

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What Does the Sexual Assault at Penn State Mean For Me?

November 20, 2011 by
What Does the Sexual Assault at Penn State Mean For Me?

Like you, I was and continue to be horrified by the revelations of the sexual abuse of minor boys and the apparent cover-up (or fail to act?) on the part of pretty much anyone with power and authority at Penn State. It has been all over the media, as you know. It is inescapable and […]