Do Female Correctional Officers Have Sex With Inmates?
do females correctional officers ever get involved with inmates or have sexual relations
Brandy James
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It happens but is not commonplace.
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It happens but is not commonplace. Several cases have made national news, including female COs who became pregnant by inmates. Any sexual contact between a CO and inmate is legally considered rape due to the inmate's compromised position, and prosecution almost always results in prison time.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: June 01,2014
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