Since it is becoming increasingly clear that women cannot trust political parties to do the right thing by us, we will need to continue organising ourselves. We are delighted to be working with @CrimeandJustice on this next meeting. Book your ticket here eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-womans-pla…
Women make up 5% of the total prison population in England & Wales (in Scotland the figure is 5.5%).
80% of women have been sentenced for a non-violent offence.
70% women in prison are survivors of domestic abuse.
80% of women have been sentenced for a non-violent offence.
70% women in prison are survivors of domestic abuse.
Women prisoners are more likely to report mental health problems, physical disability, having drug and alcohol problems, money worries and housing worries and twice as many women as men self-harm.
Women in custody are five times more likely to have mental ill health than those in the general population.
Women from an ethnic minority group more likely to be in prison (18% vs. 14% in general population) with Black women particularly overrepresented (9% in prison vs. 3% in general population).
Recent research by Glasgow University found that 80% of women prisoners have had a serious head injury; 89% of those had sustained the injury as a result of domestic violence.
90% of children of imprisoned mothers have to leave home as a result
90% of children of imprisoned mothers have to leave home as a result
These statistics are scandalous. Women (and our children) deserve better from the criminal justice system. The law must work for women.
Come and be part of the discussion (that politicians say we really need...) eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-womans-pla…
Come and be part of the discussion (that politicians say we really need...) eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-womans-pla…
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