male prison rape

Male prison rape refers to any form of unwanted and nonconsensual sexual contact between men in a correctional setting, such as prisons, jails or juvenile detention centers. It is a well-documented phenomenon that affects millions of men worldwide and has significant physical, psychological and social consequences for victims. Despite efforts towards criminalizing and combating prison rape, it continues to be an issue due to factors like overcrowding, power imbalances among inmates and staff, lack of effective prevention measures, and limited access to support and resources for survivors.