HELP US ADVOCATE FOR INCARCERATED WOMEN
Women are the fastest-growing segment of the prison population, but information about their experiences behind bars is hard to find. The Prison Policy Initiative uncovers data that tells the true story of mass incarceration — so that advocates can make the strongest cases for reform.
Can you help us advocate for women behind bars by contributing today? Donate
Can you help us advocate for women behind bars by contributing today? Donate
(Graph: Aleks Kajstura, June 2018)
This graph is a part of the Prison Policy Initiative report, States of Women’s Incarceration: The Global Context 2018.
Events
- April 30, 2025:
On Wednesday, April 30th, at noon Eastern, Communications Strategist Wanda Bertram will take part in a panel discussion with The Center for Just Journalism on the 100th day of the second Trump administration. They’ll discuss the impacts the administration has had on criminal legal policy and issues that have flown under the radar. Register here.
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