Although the total number of stops, searches, and arrests have each steadily fallen in the United...
Women’s Issues
Johns Hopkins Report Offers First Ever Look at Pregnancy in Prison Stats
Since 1980 the incarceration of women in the U.S. has far outpaced that of men, skyrocketing by...
LA County Supes Seek Better Care and Outcomes for Pregnant and Post-Partum Incarcerated Women and Girls and Their Babies
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to identify ways to better support...
US Sen. Responds to “Epidemic” of Missing and Murdered Native Women With New Bill
Savanna’s Act, a bill introduced this month by US Senator Heidi Heitkamp, aims to address the...
What is Causing the Mental Health Crisis Among Women in the Nation’s Jails and Prisons?
Why Are Female Inmates Twice As Likely as Male Inmates to Be Struggling With Mental Health Issues...
LA County Supes Vote to Improve Feminine Hygiene Care for Locked-up Girls
During their Tuesday meeting, Los Angeles County Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to...