Asked by Christopher Basile on Sep 29, 2024

Why is the prison rape rate as high as it is?

A) The general public has little to no sympathy for convicts.
B) Rape is used as a prison-management tool to pacify violent inmates so that they will not turn on the staff.
C) The rapists often go completely unpunished.
D) All of the above

Prison Rape Rate

The frequency with which inmates experience sexual assault or rape within a prison setting.

Convicts

Individuals who have been found guilty of a crime by a court of law and sentenced to imprisonment.

Prison-Management Tool

Technologies or methodologies adopted in correctional facilities to maintain order, enhance security, and improve rehabilitation outcomes.

  • Gain an understanding of the societal and cultural dynamics that play a role in the occurrence of rape.
  • Understand the myriad motivations and circumstances surrounding rape.