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i worked in a correctional facility for one year during that year i was tormented and harassed by the staff as well as the prisoners. when i complained about this i was terminated.the union did nothing to help.i tried getting an attorney, but they all want lots of money up front. i dont have it since i had to take a sub paying job.advice?
If bringing the issues to a higher justice would help you get past the awful experiences I suggest you search for an opportunity to strengthen your support group - perhaps with fellow employees who concur with your experiences or with some luck and a lot of work you may find an agency that would work with your on a budget you could afford.
Anyway, You do choose to continue, whether in your case against the facility or in recovering your confidence, the most important thing is what you know about yourself and about what happened. You are a good person and you never deserve to be treated without respect.
I feel awful for you and I pray that you find the strength to look to the future. I wish I could do more for you.
"X"
Get yourself an attorney! Pull out those Yellow Pages and look under "Attorneys"...there is sure to be a number of lawyers who specialize in harassment and/or wrongful discharge cases. Of these, there will be at least several, who advertise "No fee until you collect" or "you don't pay, if you don't collect", etc. Interview them and see if they can help you.
Check with your county government for the telephone number for Legal Aid. This organization works with those who cannot afford to pay a traditional attorney. Many times, the lawyers are particularly idealistic and harassment suits are more interesting to them.
Are you a woman? If so, the Yellow Pages should yield information about "Women's Services" (rape crisis, domestic violence, abuse, etc.) with hotlines who may be able to steer you in the right direction. (They might even have support groups to help you deal with the emotional scars which you have.)
If, for some reason, the above suggestions above don't appeal to you, try writing to various government agencies, politicians, etc., documenting very carefully what was done to you and when. This step probably won't help you too much, but it may help some else and it may help you feel better.
Whatever you do...DO SOMETHING constructive and you will feel more empowered and therefore, better! Snatch back the self-esteem that was drained from you. Recognize your own self-worth and others will too! Good luck!
"Boomer"
I'm really not sure where to begin to offer you advice. I would first hope that you've found a way to work out your pain and frustration - whether by talking to family, friends or perhaps a support group. The most important thing is that you can recover your life and get past this difficult time.