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
- July 1, 2026:
On July 1, 2026 at 1 p.m. EST, join the Prison Policy Initiative and guests Jodi Hocking, Executive Director of Return Strong Nevada, and Taj Mahon-Haft PhD, Director of The Humanization Project, as they discuss the importance of family connections, highlight the ways they are under attack, and share strategies to help families fight back.
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