Justice for survivors of sexual assault in juvenile detention | Rattling the Bars

The prevalence of sexual violence in the US prison system is so widespread and accepted that it's often made the butt of jokes in popular culture. Yet the reality is that countless survivors of the prison system carry the scars and traumas of sexual abuse-and for many, the perpetrators of these crimes were the very prison staff charged with their protection. Juvenile victims of the prison system are no exception. In Maryland, several adult survivors of sexual abuse as juveniles in state custody have filed a class action lawsuit demanding justice. Lawyer and former DC Council Member LaRuby May joins Rattling the Bars to discuss the class action suit, and the systematic nature of sexual violence in prisons as a form of racial oppression.
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[@steveo1919]

This law needs to be federal - across ALL states!

[@isakjarlestedt2001]

Thank you for sharing!Justice for the victims!

[@user-ph1rn6qu1j]

Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

[@DaleLakemanFTW1]

thank you for what you tell , the truth

[@stvn0378]

What about sexual assault in ALL prisons??

[@jeanettesdaughter]

Thank you for this report.

[@cheri238]

I appreciate all of you.❤

[@wllwll-zh7ig]

This happened to me when i was just a 14 year old kid from 2 18 year old men and staff ignored my screeming. Pennsylvania facility

[@wllwll-zh7ig]

This is a nightmare for me. My only friend in the facility was getting raped to. He couldn't live with it and took his own life shortly after being released. RIP Dan Henry

[@jeanettesdaughter]

So sad and mad about that. If the statute of limitations has not expired sue the institution and the perps, too! But mainly prioritize taking care of yourself. You are not alone.

[@jeanettesdaughter]

@@wllwll-zh7igyes. Heartbreaking. I know of young men like your friend. Keep speaking on it. Light a candle for your friend every day, every night. Call his name.

[@m5msportsexplorer]

I appreciate committed organization #❤

[@SueDohman]

Where in the hell is the state of “Merle?” I can’t find that state anywhere on this online map I just referred to after watching this video. Is this some kind of a joke, or something. State of Merle, my ass!

[@alicjakijewski1012]

WRUCIMY????