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Sex in prisons--a management guide
1New South Wales Corrections Health Service.
Summary
Prisons, lacking normal heterosexual expression, present unique challenges for sexual behavior management. This study examines seven key sexual issues in correctional facilities, offering insights for administrators.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Prisons are predominantly unisex environments, leading to the absence of typical heterosexual expression.
- This environment can foster sexual "aberrations," with limited reliable data available on inmate sexual activities.
- Previous research is often contradictory and based on anecdotal evidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To consolidate fragmented information on seven primary sexual issues within prisons.
- To analyze these issues through broader criminological and management frameworks.
- To provide actionable recommendations for prison administrators.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on prison sexual practices.
- Categorization of sexual issues into broader criminological and management concepts.
- Analysis of implications for prison security and inmate health.
Main Results:
- Identified seven key sexual issues: consensual homosexuality, masturbation, transsexualism, prostitution, conjugal visits, staff-inmate sexual relations, and inmate rape.
- Highlighted the speculative nature of much existing data due to difficulties in accurate collection.
- Emphasized the need for systematic management strategies.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of prison sexual issues requires integrating criminological and administrative perspectives.
- Recommendations are provided for prison administrators to balance security needs with inmate health and well-being.
- Further research is needed to address data limitations and inform evidence-based practices.