# New York Prison Sexual Assault Lawyer - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm - / - Civil Rights - /civil-rights - Inmates’ Rights - /civil-rights/inmate-rights-attorney - Prison Sexual Assault ## New York Prison Sexual Assault Lawyer Many cases of sexual assault in prison may go unreported, but sexual abuse between inmates and prison staff is always wrong, and the perpetrator should be held accountable. If you or a loved one experienced sexual abuse in prison, contact Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm for help. 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It’s illegal in New York for a prison guard or any other staff member to have any form of sexual conduct with a resident, whether the inmate consented or not. Sexual assault in prisons isn’t limited to the abuse inflicted on inmates by staff; inmate-on-inmate sexual violence is also prevalent. **Prison sexual abuse is a human rights issue that can have significant impacts on the victim’s physical and mental health, including:** - Depression and situational anxiety - Suicide ideation or self-harm - Sexually transmitted diseases - Unwanted pregnancies - Diminished quality of life Prisoners who have been sexually assaulted may feel shame and blame themselves for the assault, but we are here to help you regain your dignity and find justice. Our New York-based prisoner abuse attorneys take cases across the country. [Meet Our Attorneys](https://www.fuchsberg.com/about-us) ## What Types of Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse Occur in Prison? Sexual relations of any kind are prohibited between incarcerated persons and prison guards or staff. Prison staff members are anyone working in an official capacity in the correctional facility, including guards, other employees, visitors, contractors, and regulatory officials. Sexual relations include all forms of sexual contact, intercourse (vaginal and anal), and other sexual acts. Sexual contact is considered to be any contact with the breasts, upper inner thighs, vagina and vulva, anus, or penis, either with the other person’s body part, hands, or a foreign object. **Some of the most common ways that New York incarcerated victims may be sexually abused include:** - Forced sexual acts, including prison rape - Penetration of the anus or vagina with a penis, finger, or another object - Threat or request for sexual activities made toward an inmate by a staff member or volunteer - Display of sexual body parts by a staff member - Voyeurism — an invasion of privacy for reasons other than official duties Sexual assault in a correctional facility also includes any non-consensual touching of sexual areas of the body — directly or over the clothing — that is unrelated to official or medical duties, conducted with the intent to arouse or sexually gratify. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is also common in New York correctional facilities. **Sexual harassment can include:** - Unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual contact - Verbal comments or gestures that are obscene or derogatory Prison officials also have a duty of care to prevent inmates from inflicting sexual abuse upon other inmates. Unfortunately, sexual assault of one inmate on another or sexual coercion is very common, and preventing sexual abuse is one of the main duties of care of prison guards. When prison staff members fail to provide this duty of care, their failure can be construed as sexual misconduct or violating the victim’s rights to safety while incarcerated. team ## Attorneys Who Can Help With Your Sexual Assault in Prison Case [View All Team Members](https://www.fuchsberg.com/attorneys) reviews ## contact us Get a Free Confidential Consultation with NY Prison Sexual Assault Lawyer Today All sexual abuse and assault survivors deserve compassion, support, and justice. If you or a loved one has experienced sexual abuse or harassment while a resident in a New York correctional or detention facility, we can help. You have the right to safety while you are incarcerated, and sexual abuse of prisoners is illegal. A New York prisoner abuse attorney at the Jacob D. Fuchsberg law firm will listen to you with respect and treat your complaint with dignity. We can help you file a lawsuit against the perpetrator and the facility that permitted the unsafe conditions to persist. Call today [(212) 869-3500](tel:+12128693500) or contact us online for a free, confidential lawyer consultation. - We are available to you 24/7 - Compassionate in our approach - Don’t pay unless we win FAQ ## Frequently Asked Questions Possibly. New York has extended and revived deadlines for many sexual assault claims, and the rules are complex. Have an attorney review your specific timeline. - Can I file a claim if the prison sexual assault happened years ago? Courts can allow survivors to proceed anonymously, and your attorney can request protective measures to keep your identity confidential. - Will my identity be protected if I come forward? The facility and the state or operating agency can be liable for systemic failures in supervision, staffing, and protecting incarcerated people from abuse. - Who can be held liable besides the individual staff member? **Yes.** Survivors may recover for emotional and physical harm, treatment costs, and, in serious cases, punitive damages and attorney's fees. - Is compensation available for prison sexual assault survivors? resources ## Our Latest Civil Right Insights --- Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm — [https://www.fuchsberg.com/civil-rights/sexual-assault-prison](https://www.fuchsberg.com/civil-rights/sexual-assault-prison)