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Jan Lastocy In The News!

The forgotten voices of #MeToo

The forgotten voices of #MeToo

Prison rape in America – perpetrated by both inmates and staff – remains pervasive and under-reported 15 years after the passage of a law intended to end crisis

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Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault Advocacy

Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault Advocacy

PREA Training #4: "Rape is not part of the prison sentence" with Survivor Expert and Advocate, Jan Lastocy. 

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Independent News Article

Independent News Article

Prisoners are people first: America's inmates are ready for their #MeToo moment

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NPR News

NPR News

Prison Rape Law a decade old, but most states not in compliance. Listen to or read the article featuring Jan Lastocy.

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Associated Press Article

Associated Press Article

Inmate videos aim to reduce New York prison sexual assaults

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The Columbian: Prison-rape law’s fate uncertain

The Columbian: Prison-rape law’s fate uncertain

Inmate advocates fear damage to it if proposal passes

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Vera Institute of Justice Webinar

Vera Institute of Justice Webinar

Understanding and Reaching Crime Victims with Incarceration Histories: A Webinar for VOCA Assistance Administrators
Allison Hastings, Jan Lastocy, Michelle M. Garcia, Ashley McSwain

2 Part Webinar Available
The Daily Mail: The Forgotten Voices

The Daily Mail: The Forgotten Voices

Prison rape in America - perpetrated by both inmates and staff - remains pervasive and under-reported 15 years after the passage of a law intended to end crisis

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