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Lawsuit: Sex abuse continued at Michigan women's prison after settlementLawsuit: Sex abuse continued at Michigan…

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Michigan

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For decades women were raped and abused. Now NJ prisons promise changesFor decades women were raped and abused. Now…

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NH youth center worker charged with sex assault was fired, then rehiredNH youth center worker charged with sex…

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2 female inmates allege they were used as bait to catch predatory guard at Chino prison2 female inmates allege they were used as…

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California

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Biden Administration Reminds Federal Court of Obligation to Protect Trans InmatesBiden Administration Reminds Federal Court…

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Package of reform legislation spurred by abuse at women's prison advancesPackage of reform legislation spurred by…

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New Jersey

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Inhumane conditions and alleged sexual assault at NM women's prisonInhumane conditions and alleged sexual…

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New Mexico

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I'm a Trans Woman Locked in a Men's Prison. I'm Fighting to Be FreeI'm a Trans Woman Locked in a Men's Prison…

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Georgia

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Transgender woman sues District of Columbia after Department of Corrections houses her in a men's unitTransgender woman sues District of Columbia…

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District of Columbia

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Justice Department weighs in on Ashley Diamond lawsuit: Prison officials obligated to protect transgender prisoners from harmJustice Department weighs in on Ashley…

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Georgia

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Lawsuits accuse doctor of sexually assaulting multiple inmates at the Polk County JailLawsuits accuse doctor of sexually…

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Iowa

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N.J. prison system introduces body cameras for officers at troubled women’s facilityN.J. prison system introduces body cameras…

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New Jersey

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California prisons grapple with hundreds of transgender inmates requesting new housingCalifornia prisons grapple with hundreds of…

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California

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Lawsuits, allegations of sexual assault plague women's prison slated for closureLawsuits, allegations of sexual assault…

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New Mexico

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Justice Reform is Top Justice Department Challenge for 2014, IG Report SaysJustice Reform is Top Justice Department…

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