California SB337 aims to prevent sexual abuse in correctional facilities by implementing stricter protocols and penalties.

California SB337 introduces measures to combat sexual abuse in correctional facilities. It prohibits sexual activity between incarcerated individuals and staff, with exceptions for consensual activities during conjugal visits. The bill mandates the use of scanning technology for searches, accommodating incarcerated individuals' gender preferences. It also requires thorough background checks for new hires and contractors, prohibiting those with prior sexual misconduct convictions.

California SB337 aims to prevent sexual abuse in correctional facilities by implementing stricter protocols and penalties.

California SB337 introduces measures to combat sexual abuse in correctional facilities. It prohibits sexual activity between incarcerated individuals and staff, with exceptions for consensual activities during conjugal visits. The bill mandates the use of scanning technology for searches, accommodating incarcerated individuals' gender preferences. It also requires thorough background checks for new hires and contractors, prohibiting those with prior sexual misconduct convictions.