Dealing With Sexual Abuse in South African Prisons
Sexual assualt is widely accepted by both inmates and prison authorities, however, IRIN unpacks the anguish of Michael Adams* who contracted HIV during prison sexual violence.
Photo: Laura Lopez Gonzalez/IRIN
Prisoners at Leeuwkop prison: There are currently no policies in place to ensure that sexual assault laws are implemented in prisons.
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