Within the Walls: An Analysis of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Coercion at Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar

This postgraduate thesis explores sexual harassment and sexual coercion among prisoners and staff at Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar.

The data come from two surveys (one for staff and one for prisoners) administered in June and August 2006. The thesis begins with a review of relevant literature, a discussion of reporting procedures, and an overview of the fear of reprisal. The authors compare rates of sexual harassment and coercion experienced by the staff and prisoners, as well as perceptions of the percentage of prisoners who experience sexual harassment and coercion, as estimated by the staff and prisoners.