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Vol. 35, No. 2
In This Issue
Sex Abuse Blamed On A Few Officers, Advocates Say
In this month's issue of City Limits magazine, we investigate staff sexual abuse of female inmates i
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Male Guards, Female Inmates And Sexual Abuse In NYS Prisons
Several New York State prisons ranked high in a recent federal survey of inmates reporting staff sex
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Love In A Time Of Incarceration
In 1999, an officer and an inmate at Manhattan's Bayview Correctional Facility fell in love and star
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Altering A Prison's Sexual Chemistry
For at least 35 years, New York State legal advocates, prison officials and unions have wrestled ove
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The Enforcement Of New York's Prison Sex Law
DOCS says that misunderstandings about pat-frisks might explain some of the sexual misconduct allega
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Politics of Prison Rape: How PREA Came To Be
In 2003, Congress voted unanimously for the Prison Rape Elimination Act, or PREA, which President Bu
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May-June 2011
In our latest issue, City Limits Deputy Editor Kelly Virella examines what sexual abuse reports reveal about how New York's prisons track and investigate sexual misconduct, the history of legal wrangling and labor rules behind current prison policies, and the nuances of sex in women's prisons. Our investigation not only reveals facts crucial to understanding-and preventing-the specific problem of prison sex abuse. It also reminds us of the complexity and tragedy that accompany any incarcerative system.
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Behind Bars: A City Limits Investigation
Male Guards, Female Inmates and Sexual Abuse In NYS Prisons
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Behind-The-Scenes Ethics Board Seeks New Power
In a time of growing concern over government ethics, the Conflict of Interest Board wants more inves
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Prison Guards Get Light Sentences For Sex Abuse
New York State prison guards who break the law by having sex with an inmate often receive favorable
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About City Limits Magazine
City Limits Magazine is devoted to the in-depth investigation of pressing civic issues in New York City. Driven by a mission to inform public discourse, the Magazine provides the factual reporting, human faces, data, history and breadth of knowledge necessary to understanding the nuances, complexities and hard truths of the city, its politics and its people.
