We are anchored in The Incarceration of women. Being incarcerated causes you to deal with many issues during and after your sentences; Such as family separation, job loss, physical and mental health needs, abuse history, and transitional re-entry Issues. While all of us are susceptible to hard times, you face many society barriers. Women make up the fastest growing prison population.

 

 

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Why Our Work Matters...Female prisoners are the fastest growing segment of inmates. 4-9% come into prison pregnant, and female recidivism rate is 42% compared to males 39%. Over 60% of women in prison are Black or Hispanic yet these groups only make up 24% of the United States population