Ending Sexual Violence Inside
In December 2022, Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition, alongside key partners, launched the Solidarity Committee for Incarcerated Survivors in response to ongoing reports of staff sexual abuse in California’s women’s prisons. Through 1:1 visits, small groups, and town halls at CCWF and CIW, we gathered testimonies from over 700 incarcerated people, forming the foundation of a report to the California Legislature demanding systemic change.
Key Wins & Impact
Community Report to the Legislature
Published a report exposing widespread abuse and outlining key policy recommendations.
SB 1069 (Menjivar, 2024)
Won legislation granting the Office of the Inspector General oversight of CDCR staff abuse investigations.
SB 464 (Aguiar-Curry, 2025)
Enhancing protections for incarcerated individuals reporting sexual assault within the prison system through targeted monitoring, reporting, and prevention efforts.
SB 337 - SA Prevention in Prisons (Menjivar)
Expanding the civil rights of incarcerated people and extending the window for individuals to file grievances, while also requiring higher standards for those entrusted with the protection of this population.
Institutional Change
CDCR appointed full-time PREA Compliance Managers at women’s facilities, and the U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into CIW and CCWF staff abuse following our findings.
This work reflects our unwavering commitment to ending sexual violence in prisons and fighting for the safety and dignity of all incarcerated people.