The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on August 13, 2026, that it has accused the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) of not adequately protecting female prisoners from sexual abuse and harassment. The allegations specifically target the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla and another women’s prison under CDCR's oversight.
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DOJ Accuses California Prisons of Failing to Protect Female Inmates from Sexual Abuse
The Department of Justice has accused California's prison system of failing to protect female inmates from sexual abuse and harassment. The allegations focus on the Central California Women’s Facility and another women's prison managed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
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DOJ alleges California prisons failed to protect female prisoners from sexual abuse by staff
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DOJ Accuses California Prisons of Failing to Protect Female Inmates from Sexual Abuse