DOJ Investigates Allegations of Sexual Violence in Two Western Pennsylvania Correctional Facilities

DOJ Investigates Allegations of Sexual Violence in Two Western Pennsylvania Correctional Facilities

The Department of Justice has opened civil investigations into two regional state operated correctional facilities in response to allegations that they failed to protect inmate from violence and sexual violence.  In accordance with the pattern or practice provision of the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), the department will investigate allegations that SCI Pittsburgh […]