The Federal Bureau of Prisons takes very seriously all allegations of sexual misconduct within our nation's Federal correctional facilities.
Every allegation is reviewed and, where warranted, referred for criminal prosecution.
In April 1997, the Bureau approved a new plan to prevent sexual abuse and assaults of inmates. In January 1998, it revised its policy to include procedures for recognizing, preventing and confidentially reporting the sexual abuse of inmates by staff. By the end of Spring 1998, all Bureau institution employees received initial training to recognize, prevent, and report sexual abuse of inmates. In addition, the Bureau has developed an inmate awareness program, including procedures for reporting sexual abuse by staff.