Chauntel Norris Director, Alabama Prison Birth Project; Co-founder, Baobab Birth Collective Chauntel Norris is the director of the Alabama Prison Birth Project, a doula certified lactation counselor, and LaMaze-certified childbirth educator. She is also the co-founder of Baobab Birth Collective, a community-based organization that provides doula care, lactation support, and early parenting resources. Through her […]
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JIWC Community Spotlight: Ashley Minihan
Ashley Minihan Founder and Lead Doula, Empowered Beginnings Ashley Minihan is a doula, childbirth educator, and founder of Empowered Beginnings, a Connecticut-based organization providing holistic, community-centered support to families before, during, and after birth. Her work emphasizes education, trust, and connection to ensure parents feel informed and supported throughout the perinatal period. Ashley also provides […]
State Laws on the Death Penalty for People Who Are Pregnant While Incarcerated
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 […]
State Laws on Adequate Nutrition for People Who Are Pregnant While Incarcerated
A State Policy Brief from the National University-Based Collaborative on Justice-Involved Women & Children (JIWC) March 2024 Executive Summary: No federal statutes cover prenatal nutrition for incarcerated pregnant people and fewer than one-third of U.S. states have passed laws requiring health-promoting nutrition policies for pregnant people who are incarcerated. Of the 16 states that have […]