New report estimates that 88,500 inmates surveyedhave suffered sexual abuse from guards and inmates.
33% more accusing guards of sexual misconduct.
Female inmates are twice as likely to endure bouts of sexual abuse.
The Pew Research Center estimates that 1.6 million were incarcerated at the end of 2009.
A similar report on youths in juvenile facilities estimates that 12% or 1 in 8 report sexual abuse,
again mostly by staff.
33% more accusing guards of sexual misconduct.
Female inmates are twice as likely to endure bouts of sexual abuse.
The Pew Research Center estimates that 1.6 million were incarcerated at the end of 2009.
A similar report on youths in juvenile facilities estimates that 12% or 1 in 8 report sexual abuse,
again mostly by staff.
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