The number of women in US jails has increased 14 times since 1970 — Quartz
Women who end up in jail are usually not hardened criminals. Their transgressions are predominantly property crimes, such as shoplifting, drug offenses, and public order offenses. One in three are mentally ill—a rate double that of men in jail. According to one study from the Department of Justice, 86% of them have experienced sexual abuse. Nearly 80% are mothers, typically single parents.
"I think many communities lack the resources to serve these women and help them to get the treatment that they need. And so the criminal justice system becomes the first responder and the last resort," said Swavola.
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