Prison Rape Elimination Act

Let’s Talk About Crime Not Hide From It

by Diane on December 14, 2009

Giving YOU a Shout Out

Let's Talk About Crime!

It’s time again to give you a say on what you read in this space. Your recent letters have ranged from praise to rage – on crime and justice topics as diverse as prison reform, child molesters and crime statistics. Some of you dislike this column so much you can’t wait to read it every week just so you can write me with a complaint.

I like that.

If my words do nothing more than open your mind about important national topics then I’ve done my job. It doesn’t matter if you agree with me or not. It’s social enlightenment and dialogue I’m after… [click to continue…]

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Is Rape Okay With You?

by Diane on September 7, 2009

No Rape Support Groups In Prison

No Rape Support Groups In Prison

Is there anyone out there reading this who condones rape?

No, of course not.

Who in civilized society would believe the violent sexual assault of another person is okay?

So then, why do we allow the brutal, repeated rape of our prisoners? We’ve known about the problem for decades. We read about the sexual victimization of inmates in books and newspapers, we see it depicted on TV and in the movies. Yet …. [click to continue…]

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