1980-2021: US women's prison population increased by over 500%, outpacing men's rise, with limited post-release support.
400-character summary: Women's prison population in the US has increased by over 500% between 1980-2021, more than twice the rate for men. One of the fastest-growing prison populations, there are currently over 190,000 women held in confinement. Despite growing numbers, programs supporting women post-release have not scaled at the same pace, leaving them to face formidable challenges to resuming their lives.
April 10, 2024
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