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ERIC Number: EJ690510
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Jun
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-0886-2605
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Examining the Characteristics of Male Sexual Assault Targets in a Southern Maximum-Security Prison
Hensley, Christopher; Koscheski, Mary; Tewksbury, Richard
Journal of Interpersonal Violence, v20 n6 p667-679 Jun 2005
Studies concerning inmate-on-inmate sexual assaults within male correctional facilities are sparse in the sociological and correctional literatures. Only a few studies have specifically examined the characteristics of male inmate sexual assault targets. The current research sought to address this gap by providing an examination of factors related to victimization likelihood. Using data gathered in March 2000 from 142 inmates (18% return rate) in one Southern maximum-security prison, the authors examined demographic and behavioral characteristics of male inmate sexual targets. Based on inmates' self-reports of sexual victimization - threatened and/or forced sexual assault encounters - correlates of victimization were identified. Approximately 18% of the inmates reported inmate-on-inmate sexual threats, and 8.5% reported that they had been sexually assaulted by another inmate while incarcerated.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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