Bureau of Prisons to Implement Federal Oversight Following Widespread Sexual Abuse at Women’s Prison

A historic settlement mandates a court-appointed monitor, public acknowledgment, and reforms to protect inmates after years of abuse at FCI Dublin.

The Bureau of Prisons has agreed to a two-year consent decree to address systemic sexual abuse and retaliation at the now-closed FCI Dublin women’s prison in California.
A court-appointed monitor will oversee the treatment of nearly 500 former FCI Dublin inmates now housed in other federal facilities, with monthly public reports on compliance and reforms.
The settlement includes protections such as banning solitary confinement for low-level disciplinary issues and expunging retaliatory disciplinary records that could hinder early release.
Bureau of Prisons Director Colette Peters will issue a formal public acknowledgment of the abuse, marking a significant step in accountability for the agency.
The agreement, pending judicial approval, follows years of documented abuse, including the convictions of eight FCI Dublin staff members, and aims to set a precedent for systemic change across federal prisons.