Breaking The Code Of Silence

Critical Issues Related To Staff Sexual Misconduct With Offenders Are Discussed. Sections Of This Handbook Are: Introduction; The Need To Talk About This Now; What Staff Sexual Misconduct Entails; Consequences Of Staff Sexual Misconduct; How Correctional Environments Enable Sexual Misconduct; Victimization; Communication, Gender, And Abuse Histories; Tools For Defining And Identifying Inappropriate Relationships With Offenders; What Happens When An Allegation Of Staff Sexual Misconduct Is Made; What Are Your Rights During A Staff Sexual Misconduct Investigation; The Legal Consequences; Prevention; And Conclusion. Also Included Is A Copy Of The 50 State Survey Of Criminal Laws Prohibiting The Sexual Abuse Of Individuals Under Correctional Supervision.