Women's Prison Sexual Abuse Attorneys

Did you or someone you know face abuse in a women's prison, detention, or rehab center?

The Wagner Law Group is representing clients who faced sexual abuse in women’s prison, detention, or rehab centers. If you have been affected, fill out our consultation form by using the button below or call us today at 833-200-7111 for a free consultation. We will help you receive the compensation you deserve.

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Dublin Prison Sexual Abuse

TWLG is now defending clients who faced sexual assault by FCI Dublin staff. Media publications have called “The Rape Club,” a gang of federal prison guards and personnel in Dublin, California.

Chowchilla Prison Sexual Abuse

TWLG is representing a number of women who say they were sexually abused by prison staff while serving time at state prisons in Chowchilla. If you were affected, please reach out.

Also including CIW, Otay Mesa, Sutter County Jail, Valley State Prison and more.

Abuse can take various forms, including the following

Regardless of whether or not it is consensual, all sexual contact between prison workers and inmates is illegal. Furthermore, prisoners cannot consent to sexual behavior with those in positions of authority, such as correctional officers and wardens.

If you were sexually assaulted in prison, a lawsuit against the perpetrator and the institution can compensate you for your losses and afford the help needed to heal.

The power imbalances in a prison, jail, or correctional facility mean there is no consensual sexual contact between prisoners and the guards or staff. Similarly, sexual violations between prisoners should be prevented by proper incarceration procedures. If you or a loved one has experienced sexual assault in a correctional facility, what happened is unacceptable, and you may be entitled to compensation.

An experienced prison sexual assault lawyer can help you recover from the harm you have suffered and hold the perpetrators and enablers accountable for their violations. By choosing to pursue a lawsuit, you can reassert your rights, help remove predators from positions of power, and access funds that can provide you with a more stable future.

The Wagner Law Group and our team of attorneys are dedicated to helping survivors of sexual assault seek justice. Our clients include women, men, teenagers, children, and families who deserve to be heard, believed, and substantially compensated for the harm they’ve suffered at the hands of abusers. To explore your legal options, fill out our contact form here or call us at 833-200-7111 to speak with our compassionate, knowledgeable attorneys. For more information on how a prison sexual assault lawyer can help you recover, read on.

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What Are the Harms Associated With Prison Sexual Assault?

Prison sexual assault can cause significant and long-term harm to survivors, both physically and emotionally. Here are some of the harms associated with prison sexual assault:

  • Physical injuries: Sexual assault can cause physical injuries from the attack, and may also contract sexually transmitted infections or become pregnant as a result of the assault.
  • Emotional distress: Sexual assault can have a profound impact on a person’s emotional well-being, especially when they are already in a stressful prison environment and isolated from loved ones. Survivors may experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other persistent mental health issues.
  • Loss of trust: Sexual assault can cause victims to lose trust in others, especially authority figures. This understandable mistrust can cause further isolation and lead to harmful coping mechanisms detailed in the following point.
  • Substance abuse: Survivors of sexual assault may turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with their trauma, which can lead to addiction and other negative consequences. Treating a drug addiction in prison can be difficult or impossible, and leaving prison with an addiction makes it harder to maintain your independence on parole.
  • Suicide: Victims of sexual assault are at a higher risk of suicide than the general population. The trauma of sexual assault can be overwhelming, and many survivors struggle with feelings of hopelessness and despair.

These are just some of the harms associated with prison sexual assault. It is important to seek help if you or a loved one has experienced sexual assault in a correctional facility. A prison sexual assault lawyer can be part of that help, as we can handle the work associated with case building so you can prioritize your physical health and mental peace.

Sexual assaults in prisons are often part of a pattern or “culture” of abuse.  Incidents may be part of repeated, cyclical violations that can cause lasting psychological damage among multiple inmates.  When just one person speaks out, it can uncover underlying conspiracies, and encourage more survivors to come forward and find justice.

What Does a Prison Sexual Assault Attorney Do to Help Survivors?

Our prison sexual assault lawyers help survivors by:

  • Providing reassurance: The emotional support that comes from knowing you are not alone. There is a real, viable path through this difficult time to a satisfactory case resolution, and knowing that can be a profound relief to many clients. If you feel overwhelmed, scared, or hopeless, our compassionate attorneys can provide proven, verifiable guidance on how to move forward.
  • Investigating the incident: Our prison sexual assault attorneys can conduct a thorough investigation of the incident by legally demanding (with a subpoena) internal camera footage, reports, and guard schedules from the correctional facility. We can also secure evidence by taking witness statements, and building a strong case against the perpetrator(s) of the assault.
  • Advocating for the survivor: A prison sexual assault attorney can be a strong advocate for the survivor, both in and out of the courtroom. We can work with law enforcement, correctional facilities, and other agencies to ensure that the survivor’s rights are protected.
  • Pursuing legal action: We can handle settlement discussions on your behalf, negotiate potential insurance claims, and present your case before a judge or jury if necessary to secure justice.
  • Calculating and securing compensation: In order to demand damages, we must document your injuries and losses in financial terms. Our prison sexual assault attorneys may consult experts to accurately account for your medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

These are just some of the ways that the prison sexual assault lawyers at Jessica Pride’s law firm can help our clients. If you or a loved one has experienced sexual assault in prison, it is important to seek the help of a qualified attorney with proven success in the area of sexual assault litigation.

Contact our experienced prison sexual assault lawyers to find the best path forward for you. Fill out our contact form here, or call us at 833-200-7111. A prison sentence does not forfeit your fundamental rights — let us help you seek justice and hold abusers and enabling institutions accountable. Your decision to pursue a lawsuit today could help restore your personal strength, and improve treatment for other incarcerated individuals just like you.

Can You Sue Over Sexual Assault in Jail?

Generally, yes. If you were sexually assaulted while in someone else’s custody and thus under their care, you have the ability to sue them for that violation or for negligently allowing it to happen.

While the terms “jail” and “prison” are often used interchangeably, there are some key differences between the two:

  • Jails are typically used to hold individuals who are awaiting trial or sentencing, or who have been sentenced to a short term of incarceration. Jails are typically operated by local governments, such as counties or municipalities, and are usually smaller in size than prisons. Inmates in jails may include individuals who have been arrested for minor offenses, such as traffic violations, as well as those who have been charged with more serious crimes.
  • Prisons are long-term correctional facilities used to house individuals who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of incarceration. Prisons are typically operated by state or federal governments, and are often larger in size than jails. Inmates in prisons have usually been convicted of more serious crimes, such as felonies.

While both jails and prisons are intended to hold individuals who have been accused or convicted of a crime, there are some significant differences in terms of the length of incarceration, the severity of the offenses for which inmates are being held, and the types of programs and services that are available to inmates. It is important for your lawyer to factor in these differences when considering the issue of sexual assault in correctional facilities.

Contact an Experienced Attorney for Correctional Facility Sexual Assault

While jail and prison sentences are intended to punish those convicted of crimes, under no circumstances should those consequences include sexual assault, abuse, or rape. Prisoners should never lose the inherent human rights and dignities we are all entitled to, and that includes freedom from sexual violence.

Contact our experienced prison sexual assault lawyers to find the best path forward for you. Fill out our contact form here, or call us at 833-200-7111. A prison sentence does not forfeit your fundamental rights — let us help you seek justice and hold abusers and enabling institutions accountable. Your decision to pursue a lawsuit today could help restore your personal strength, and improve treatment for other incarcerated individuals just like you.

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