There are major faults in how the state tracks, investigates and prevents sexual abuse and assault in California’s men’s prison. That’s according to a recent report from UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley’s Criminal Law & Justice Center. California prison officials and advocates met this week in Sacramento to discuss the ongoing crisis and work toward solutions. Madi Bolanos spoke with formerly incarcerated community activist Darnel Washington about why sexual violence persists behind bars and what needs to change to better protect incarcerated people. 

<p>There are major faults in how the state tracks, investigates and prevents sexual abuse and assault in California&rsquo;s men&rsquo;s prison. That&rsquo;s according to a recent report from UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley&rsquo;s Criminal Law &amp; Justice Center. California prison officials and advocates met this week in Sacramento to discuss the ongoing crisis and work toward solutions. Madi Bolanos spoke with formerly incarcerated community activist Darnel Washington about why sexual violence persists behind bars and what needs to change to better protect incarcerated people.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>