My PP in Texas is a lesbian (not that it matters but wanted to give you background). She has this male CO coming on to her and telling her that he could "change her"

Who can she report this behavior to and maintain her safety? She does not want to cause problems for herself or have this CO do something to her if she reports him to someone. She is fearful to talk to anyone.

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Im thinking this is one ASE could answer as he writes women dont he? im just guessing.

I know personally what i would do. but all i can see is trouble for her, if she complains it will probably be all guards she has trouble from, does she have long to go?
why cant people just let them do there sentences in peace. this is also another reason why you shouldnt have men working womans prisons and vise versa sod equal rights and all that bullcrap. im bloody angry now!!!

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if he is doing that to her how many other woman is he doing this too?

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she better be careful about how she tries to deal with this. Same thing was happening to a girl where my PP is. They got rid of the CO in question, but other CO's made her life hell for getting their friend fired

UK Gal,

You are right ASE is probably the one to answer my question, hope he reads this.

Unfortunately she has several years to go, dont know how many other women he has inappropriate conversations with. My PP is a lipstick lesbian so she is not butch. My guess would be that she is not the only one.

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In truth there is no way she can deal with this without any effects on her own position. She needs to file a grievance in the first instance, stating exactly what the issue is (improper sexual advances) and she needs to speak to a CO that she feels will be impartial - they DO exist. She then needs to request to be transfered, to show that she is serious.

The case will be reviewed, there will be interviews for both sides, and a decision will be made that is almost certainly going to be in the CO's favour if this is the first complaint about his behaviour. But someone has to be the first. She then needs to try as much as possible not to be alone with this officer, and to document any further instances of the behaviour.

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$10,000 for 'new server'...
$700 per month for running costs...
lieing and taking advantage of vulnerable people ~ priceless

Like Sunray said there will be back lash no matter who she reports this too, because even if this person is known to other officers for this behavior and they do not agree, nor like it, many will not speak against another co worker, really a no win situation for your friend sadly when it comes to personal safety. I would suggest she keep a journal of days, times and dates for a few weeks if possible, speak to her counselor if that person is trusted to be approachable and not be alone with this man. Sometimes they are just doing the "talk" and nothing will eventuate, i hope in this case that is the outcome.

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It sounds like your PP is between a rock and a hard place, showyourpride. But, my gut feeling is that it will only get worse, if it is ignored. Have you considered writing to the warden, yourself? That way, she (the warden) will know that someone on the "outside" is watching, who will be able to go up the chain-of-command, if need be.

I know that I have had successes by writing to Texas prison officials, without any retribution. I seriously doubt that their cooperation was done out of the kindness of their heart, but rather out of fear of publicity if they didn't respond correctly. It may be a long shot, but talk it over with your PP. It may be worth the risk, to her.

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I agree, also if she should have an outside attny, contact him.

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She would need to file a grievance and she would have the information on how to, or she could speak to any capt., major or warden that she feels comfortable talk to.

Retaliation does happen, but if the family files a grievance with the ombudsman office in the event it happens (retaliation) there would be serious consequences for all involved.

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