Women in Corrections
The Women in Corrections topic provides news, articles, and tactical tips to help female corrections staff. There was a time that a female CO was a rarity among the ranks, but today thousands of women serve, instruct, and lead in the profession.
“I’ve never seen another human being look at someone like that, he had this look in his eyes, like you’re not getting out of here if you have a pulse,’” CO Kristen Lonnborg said
Women looking to ascend the career ladder in corrections may not always have mentors to provide career-track advice
In a recent webinar, Ret. Col. Brenda Dietzman provided examples of what can impede or enhance promotional opportunities
The ability of women to communicate and empathize are critical skills within the criminal justice system
The suit is the latest in a series of complaints brought against the department by employees who allege they have faced various forms of workplace discrimination
Ashley Menchaca alleged harassment, unfair treatment because of her sexual orientation
Six correctional officers sued the state after they were denied common accommodations while they were pregnant
Unions argue the prison system doesn’t have clear policies for how staff should supervise transgender inmates
Sarah Coogle is ‘hopeful’ change will come to CDCR policy
The CO says the DOC won’t allow her to wear a hijab at work
The 2014 report documented abusive sexual contact between staff and prisoners, profane and unprofessional sexualized language and harassment
California state COs who become pregnant face a difficult choice, according to a newly filed class action lawsuit
Connie Alleyne talks about working as a female in corrections
The Department of Corrections has had at least 99 complaints of sexual harassment in a five-year period
The women alleged multiple incidents, including an attempted rape, touching their breasts and buttocks and masturbating in front of them
“We’re not asking for favorable treatment for pregnant [COs] — we’re asking that everybody be treated equally on a case-by-case basis,” attorney Arnold Peter said
A judge previously recommended both complaints be dismissed, finding the woman not credible in her accusations
The CO filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction prohibiting the CDCR from denying light-duty positions to pregnant officers
The lawyer pressed a “duress button” and even banged on a glass window before two deputies finally came to let her out
The suit accuses 23 male officers of physical threats and verbal abuse
Inmates filed a report accusing the prison of being “severely overcrowded and lacking proper ventilation”
Liz Bouts started working for Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office as a records clerk 1986 and became a corrections officer in 2002
The TDCJ is plagued by sexual harassment and a culture that makes it difficult for women to get promoted, according to current and former employees
How are pregnant officers assigned at your facility? Anthony Gangi discusses a recent lawsuit filed by a pregnant officer who says she lost her baby on the job
Officer Regina Ward said she just reacted by “instinct” and “did what I’m trained to do”
The CO says she fell while responding to a fight between inmates, causing her to subsequently lose her child
Anthony Gangi gives advice to female officers who work inside male facilities
The jury ruled that the CO faced retaliation for complaining that her bosses allowed inmates to sexually harass her
With 2,517 inmates at SCI Houtzdale, there is a constant flow of patients through the medical department each day
The prevalence of abuse and instability in the personal histories of many inmates makes them particularly vulnerable to traffickers
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