Detained and at risk : sexual abuse and harassment in United States immigration detention.
2010
KF4800 .R483 2010 (Mapit)
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Title
Detained and at risk : sexual abuse and harassment in United States immigration detention.
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Imprint
New York : Human Rights Watch, [2010]
Copyright
©2010
Description
24 pages ; 27 cm
Formatted Contents Note
Summary
Methodology
Background
International and US law and standards
Known incidents and allegations
Texas
Florida
Washington State
Arizona
New York
New Jersey
Wisconsin
California
Challenges in policy, implementation, and oversight
An inadequate response to sexual abuse and harassment
Unrestricted searches
Transportation policy failures
Redress
Oversight and accountability
Recommendations.
Methodology
Background
International and US law and standards
Known incidents and allegations
Texas
Florida
Washington State
Arizona
New York
New Jersey
Wisconsin
California
Challenges in policy, implementation, and oversight
An inadequate response to sexual abuse and harassment
Unrestricted searches
Transportation policy failures
Redress
Oversight and accountability
Recommendations.
Summary
This report describes documented incidents and allegations of abuse. It also discusses recent proposals by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to address the issue. Human Rights Watch emphasized that the agency should make improvements swiftly to improve oversight of the entire detention system and the ensure accountability.
Note
"The report was researched and written by Meghan Rhoad, researcher in the Women's Rights Division at Human Rights Watch"--P. 24.
"August 2010"--P. [i].
"August 2010"--P. [i].
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references.
Available Note
Also available online.
Location
STA
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Cover Title
United States. detained and at risk.
Call Number
KF4800 .R483 2010
Language
English
ISBN
1564326764
9781564326768
9781564326768
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