8.176 Sexual Abuse of Person in Official Detention (18 U.S.C. Sec. 2243(b)) is a U.S. federal law that prohibits any person in official detention—such as a prisoner or detainee—from being subject to sexual abuse. This law covers any type of sexual contact, including rape, molestation, and sexual exploitation. It also applies to any person who is responsible for the care, supervision, or control of the detainee, such as a corrections officer or warden. The penalty for violating this law is a fine, imprisonment, or both. Depending on the severity of the abuse, the penalty can range from a minimum of ten years in prison to life in prison. There are several types of 8.176 Sexual Abuse of Person in Official Detention (18 U.S.C. Sec. 2243(b)): • Sexual Contact: This covers any type of sexual contact with a detainee without their consent, such as rape or molestation. • Sexual Exploitation: This includes any type of sexual exploitation of a detainee, such as forcing them to perform sexual acts for payment or profit. • Misuse of Authority: This covers any misuse of the authority of the official responsible for the care, supervision, or control of the detainee to obtain sexual favors or other benefits. • Trafficking in Persons: This covers the trafficking of persons for the purpose of sexual exploitation.