Rape is no joke, as numerous public awareness campaigns and common sense remind us. Prison rape, however, has long been a cultural punchline. That needs to end.

This week, Jared Fogle’s attorneys announced that the former Subway pitchman will plead guilty to paying for sex with two children, among other crimes. Fogle will spend at least five years in prison. Once there, he will likely be branded a “chomo,” prison slang for child molester, and targeted for violence, including possible rape.