A State Policy Brief from the National University-Based Collaborative on Justice-Involved Women and Children (JIWC) October 2024 Executive Summary: Women are the fastest-growing population of incarcerated individuals within the U.S. The criminal legal system impacts the reproductive health and rights of incarcerated individuals and their families. We analyzed states’ death penalty laws and execution protocols […]
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Reproductive Health Care Legislation For Incarcerated People
From the National University-Based Collaborative on Justice-Involved Women & Children (JIWC) and Advocacy and Research on Reproductive Wellness of Incarcerated People (AARWIP) August 2024 Executive Summary: This table summarizes the most recent state-level legislation expanding or improving access to reproductive health care for incarcerated people, which includes limits to shackling during pregnancy and postpartum, provision […]