inmates be housed separately in correctional facilities? Or should they be placed into the general population of a correctional facility? In America’s jails and prisons, more often than not LGBTI inmates are housed in separate units from the general jail/prison population. Those that agree and
of situations may lead to sexual assault accusations against people in Fort Collins, and throughout Colorado. Should they be arrested for this offense, it is important that people understand the severity of the charge they are facing. This may help them take steps to protect their rights, and realize the potential lasting implications these allegations could have on their futures. Under Colorado state law, a sexual intrusion or penetration may constitute sexual assault under a number of different
people are criminals by nature and are destined for prison. In my opinion, this presumption could not be any further from the truth. Moreover, mass incarceration in the United States is not only a problem, but also a failed solution. Mass incarceration as
A sex offender is a person convicted of crimes involving sex, including rape, molestations, sexual harassment, and pornography production or distribution (The Free Dictionary). Thousands of people are arrested every year for sex crimes, but most cases go unnoticed. On the other hand, some cases get huge media attention and coverage. This is because they involve a celebrity. Most people know Mike Tyson for being a professional boxer, a heavyweight champion, or even for his face tattoo. To some
Prison is an extremely dangerous place, for both correctional officers and inmates. Nonviolent prisoners are held in the same quarters as convicted murderers, sex offenders, and other dangerous felons. With such unpredictable criminals, many pre-existing rights are abolished and new regulations set in place to maintain order within the prison. However, many times inmates are taken advantage of by prison staff simply for the prison’s benefit, and the few rights inmates have are taken from them without
1980’s the number of females in prison is five times higher, and that for men has doubled (Rathbone, 2005, p.23). In “A World Apart”, Crisitina Rathbone tells a riveting story of what it is like as a female prisoner at MCI- Framingham. Rathbone puts a face to the statistics that are shown constantly in the media and in part one she examines some of the differences in male and female prisons and the consequences of using opposite sex guards in gender specific prisons. The main differences between male
everyone in society. Crime has significantly increased over the years. Sadly, more prisons have to be built to accommodate the increasing number of inmates. From the use of a weapon, the intent of the perpetrator, the status of the victim, to the degree of injury caused, aggravated assault is the most serious and violent crime in the United States. The crime rate may fall, but the people's fear of aggravated assault does not decrease because of the intentional harm inflicted on a person. The number
be said for the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case in 2003. Kobe Bryant was charged in July 2003 for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman who had worked at The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Edwards, Colorado. On July 4, an arrest warrant for Kobe Bryant was issued and Bryant was arrested and released instantly on a $25,000 bond. Bryant was formally charged by the Eagle County District Attorney’s office on July 18, if convicted he would face probation to life in prison. The original case was later
main character in the movie of the “Orange is the new Black”, describes her hostile prison situation. This simple sentence gives us an idea of the toughness and difficulties facing by the inmates in their prison life. We all know that it would not be an easy task for prisoners in their sentencing period as they have to learn a totally new set of norms and to prepare for a big-life lesson; yet, sending offenders to prison is seen as a way of punishment as well as a way of maintaining and promoting social
Adolescents who are placed in adult jails result in to a greater risk of physical and sexual assault. Although many teens have committed horrific crimes such as rape and murder, many believe juveniles under the age of 18 should not be treated as adult criminals because placing youth in the adult criminal justice system puts their safety at risk, restricts their necessary education, and impacts their mental health development negatively. Placing youth in adult jails result in harmful situations that