said New York City Board of Correction member Gerard Bryant, a psychologist, during the discussion leading up to the vote. "Becoming incarcerated should not come with a fear of sexual assault, as it too often does in our city's jails," James said. In some versions of a story June 15 about efforts to combat rape in New York City's jails, The Associated Press reported erroneously on the vote taken by the New York City Board of Correction. "The issues of sexual assault and sexual abuse cannot be ignored any longer," said De Avila, who works for Brooklyn Defender Services, which provides legal representation for people who can't afford an attorney. The board proposed rules that are subject to final approval following a public comment period; it didn't approve the new rules.

Source: ABC News June 15, 2016 18:11 UTC