California’s Mother-Infant Prison Programs: An Investigation
California’s mother-infant prison programs offer an alternative to the separation of mothers and children upon the mother’s incarceration. This report reviews program features and identifies areas for improvement.
Stop Shackling: A report on the written polices of California’s counties on the use of restraints on pregnant prisoners in labor
California Penal Code prohibits the shackling of pregnant prisoners in labor, during childbirth and during recovery from childbirth. This report documents the extent to which counties have written policies on the shackling of prisoners in labor, and sets forth recommendations for additional legislation, regulation and research.
Dignity Denied: The Price of Imprisoning Older Women in California
Documents the conditions of confinement for the more than 350 women over the age of 55 in state prisons, and makes several policy recommendations including early release.
Dignity Denied (full version)
Dignity Denied (Executive Summary only)
A Closer Look at the Oral Healthcare Experiences of Pregnant Prisoners at Valley State Prison for Women in California
A community health assessment of women who were pregnant while in custody at Valley State Prison for Women, looking at perceptions and experiences of oral healthcare services.
