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Prison Staff Safety: New Rules to Combat Sexual Assaults

This act aims to enhance the safety of federal prison staff by introducing new rules to combat sexual harassment and assault by inmates. It mandates the Bureau of Prisons to implement Inspector General recommendations for better data collection and more effective prevention measures. Citizens can expect a safer working environment in prisons, indirectly contributing to the stability of the correctional system.
Key points
The Bureau of Prisons must implement recommendations to combat sexual harassment and assault against staff within 90 days.
The Inspector General will analyze incident and punishment data to assess the effectiveness of these measures.
The Attorney General will develop national standards for preventing, reducing, and punishing sexual harassment and assault in prisons.
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Passed Senate
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_307
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2025-01-29