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Title:Sexual coercion of young offenders in Nigerian prisons: preliminary report
Authors:Idemudia, Sunday ErhaborISNI
Reddy, Priscilla
Year:2001
Periodical:Psychopathologie africaine
Volume:31
Issue:2
Pages:221-234
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:sexual offences
prisons
Abstract:This article reports on a study of sexual coercion and abuse of young offenders in Nigerian prisons and the effect on the HIV/AIDS rate in prisons. Seventy-eight participants aged 11-25 years were randomly selected from three institutions: Abeokuta prison, Agodi prison in Ibadan, and Lagos State Remand Home. The data, which were collected through questionnaires and group discussions, revealed the complex nature of sexual practices in prison. These included a frequent prevalence of sexual coercion and abuse, mainly among male inmates, but also by male prison staff of female prisoners. Food, bedding accessoires, money and power played a significant role in coercive behaviour. Sexual coercion was also common among detainees awaiting trial. The study further revealed that the majority of inmates had a history of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), but that knowledge about HIV/AIDs and its prevention was limited. Bibliogr., sum. in English and French. [Journal abstract, edited]
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