Justice Dept Finds Systemic Abuse in CA Prisons | California News

The Justice Department just dropped a bombshell: two California women’s prisons are failing to protect inmates from rampant sexual abuse and harassment by staff — and it’s not isolated, it’s systemic. Investigators found broken safeguards, mishandled reports, and a culture of impunity at the Central California Women’s Facility and the California Institution for Women. The feds say this violates constitutional rights and the Prison Rape Elimination Act, demanding sweeping reforms — including better surveillance, confidential reporting, stronger investigations, and staff training — within 49 days, or face legal action. The probe began last fall, and authorities are now urging anyone with info to come forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e48c2c314029773b