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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Scale of sexual abuse problem and DOI's responsibilities
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90 sec
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Commissioner Strauber addresses the alarming scale of sexual abuse allegations in DOC facilities and outlines DOI's responsibilities in addressing these issues.
- Over 700 lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of women in DOC custody have been filed
- DOI actively responds to and investigates allegations of sexual abuse by DOC or CHS staff
- DOI provides information to agencies for disciplinary actions and has made recommendations to improve DOC policies