Thanks, Jill. I found this DHS report to be very informative about a rape that occurred at RCS but that was not reported to DHS or the police as required by law:
This rape occurred and wasn't reported to police or DHS, but RCS got caught with the coverup when investigators got a tip and interviewed the victim.
It stands to reason that there were other incidents but because RCS routinely covers up sex assaults, or rape in this case, the victims of these crimes have to suffer in silence.
RCS claims to be a "school," but schools are duty-bound by law to report crimes against students. RCS apparently does not report crimes against the inmates housed there to the police.
Based on record review, resident and staff interviews, the agency failed to provide for the needs,
care, protection, and supervision of the children in care;
Findings Include:
(1) During an interviews conducted on September 1, 2010 from 1:00 pm-3:30 pm with Residents
101, 102, 108, 109, 110, and 112 in which all residents acknowledged that they are aware of
residents engaging in sexually inappropriate behavior. It was reported that the residents would
sneak off in designated areas unbeknownst to staff.
(2) Record review on September 1, 2010 of Incident Report dated 06-06-10 for Resident #11
revealed Resident #11 along with 6 other females disclosed to staff an incident involving sexual
activity between Resident #11 and an older male resident. It was documented that Resident #11
appeared upset and stated that what occurred between herself (R11) and the male resident was
an unwelcome encounter.
Here's the definition of "sexual activity":
Noun 1. sexual activity - activities associated with sexual intercourse; "they had sex in the back seat"
definitionSo, now we see "sexual activity" by defintion means "sexual intercourse." We also see from the report that this sexual intercourse was "unwelcome," i.e. the girl was raped. "Unwelcome sexual intercourse," Whooter. Read it carefully and try to understand what it means. It's the definition of "rape."
RCS did not report this rape to the police, nor did they report the serious battery on a staff to police either. Only after police/DHS investigate do they find out the true nature of the crimes committed on the grounds of the private correctional facility.
The Dahlonega Nugget also reported a "near riot" on the grounds as well, according to a local resident. Who's running this place and why is it so unsafe for inmates and guards?
Rape/sex assault/beatings, etc. seem to be happening regularly there according to DHS reports.
