News & Commentary about Women and Criminal Justice
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Aug 22, 2013
In Yet Another Act of Courage, Chelsea Manning Comes Out
Oct 5, 2012
Victory: No More Shackles on Pregnant Prisoners
Sep 20, 2012
"Y'all Will Not Walk My Halls and Spread HIV."
Sep 6, 2012
This Is the Year California Will Stop Shackling Pregnant Women
May 24, 2012
$4.1 Million Settlement Puts Jails on Notice: Shackling Pregnant Women is Unlawful
May 17, 2012
The Shameful Index of Prison Rape - Action on PREA Can End the Violence
Apr 12, 2012
Standing Up Against Sexual Assault By the State
Apr 3, 2012
The Administration Must Act: Immigrants in Detention Deserve Equal Protection from Sexual Abuse