What it looks like to be a woman jailed in Texas – where more are locked up than any other state
Texas now incarcerates more women by sheer number than any other state in the country, according to a new report.
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Texas officials defend educational opportunities for incarcerated women
Education leaders in Texas' criminal justice system are pushing back on a recent report claiming incarcerated men have more opportunities for self-improvement than incarcerated women.
Women in Prison Take Home Economics, While Men Take Carpentry
Decades after a government report on deep inequity in the vocational offerings of the nation's criminal-justice system, little has changed.
Texas Women Prisoners Can Learn How to Type and Cook. Men Can Get a Master’s.
The Lone Star State’s prison education system is incredibly sexist.
Report: Women incarcerated in Texas have fewer academic, job opportunities than men
Women in Texas prisons are not getting the same educational and job training opportunities as incarcerated men. That's according to a new report from the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition.
In Texas, The Number Of Women Inmates Is Growing – But Support Services Aren’t
Men comprise 91 percent of the Texas prison population, but as the number of male inmates has dropped, the female population continues to increase.
Treat Women Prisoners with Dignity, Texas Report Says
Incarcerated women should be treated in a way that acknowledges both their special needs and their dignity, whether by barring shackles when they are pregnant, or by providing them more opportunity to connect with their families and children, says the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition (TCJC).
Women in Texas Prisons Denied Same Academic, Job Training Opportunities as Incarcerated Men
"Black holes of inattention" lead to stark gender disparities in the Texas prison system, according to a new report.
Women Incarcerated In Texas Have Fewer Opportunities Than Men, Report Finds
Incarcerated women in Texas have access to fewer educational and vocational programs compared to incarcerated men, a new study finds.
New Report Highlights Issues Facing Women in Texas' Criminal Justice System
Today, TCJC released part two of a two-part report series on women in Texas prisons and jails. An Unsupported Population: The Treatment of Women in Texas’ Criminal Justice System explores the unique issues facing women impacted by the criminal justice system and makes recommendations for programs and policies that treat women with dignity and increase the likelihood that they can successfully rejoin their families and communities.