response # 21

The national association for female corrections officers is trying to get legislation to pass laws that exhibit females from being raped, sexually assaulted and many other crimes that are committed against them while being a corrections officer. It is also lobbying for the implication of fines to institutions that do not promote safe and regulated working conditions for women. Britton offers some similar solutions in his book as well. He believes that women should not have to worry about being sexually assault at work and not have an authority to go to with their situation. These laws that could be passed would allow women to be able to attend to their job without the fear that something unnecessary might happen to them. As a correction officer they have to worry about enough safety as it is and should not have to worry about something that should not be accepted in any work place. I agree with both Britton and the NAFO organization with getting such laws passed by congress. Our systems are to be filled with the utmost qualified people in every position. There should be a no tolerance level. No sexual cementation between men and women should be allowed. The law should also be able to prosecute the directors who fail to establish these rights for women and their working conditions. Inmates should also be held under these conditions. If an inmate is caught trying to be sexually active with a female officer they should be punished for that action. Whether their sentenced is increased or they experience confined assignment with no human interaction. I think that with this group women we be able to see the changes that will occur. They will be able to arrive and leave working with the feeling of safety as their institutions number one priority.