Women’s Justice
Women’s Justice
We want to stem the tide of women’s incarceration, improve their conditions of confinement and expand their access to services, and help women safely and successfully return to their families and communities.
Women’s Justice
Legislative Activity
Women’s Justice Report Series
Women’s Justice Report Series
Hear From System-Impacted Women
The women of the Texas Women’s Justice Coalition shared their stories as part of our “Hear from Her” series. Read individual interviews or click to see all of their stories!
Data on Women in Texas’ Justice System
Data on Women in Texas’ Justice System
Findings from Survey of Incarcerated Women
Findings from Survey of Incarcerated Women
Recommendations and Solutions
Recommendations and Solutions
A Growing Population: The Surge of Women into Texas’ Criminal Justice System
Recommendations to stem and reverse the flow of women into the Texas Criminal Justice System:
- Invest in Community-Level Supports that Account for Extensive Trauma Histories
- Utilize Pretrial Diversion to Hold Women Accountable While Preventing Them from Escalating Deeper into the Justice System
- Provide Specialized Treatment Options for Women on Probation
- Reform the Bail System to Stop Punishing Poverty
- More Effectively Address the Needs of Women with Drug Offenses
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An Unsupported Population: The Treatment of Women in Texas’ Criminal Justice System
Recommendations to treat women with dignity, strengthen family unity, and prepare women for a successful reentry to the community:
- Invest in Programs and Tools that Help Address Women’s Unique Needs:
- Improve Conditions of Confinement for Women to Ensure They are Treated with Dignity
- Remove Barriers to Family Unity
- Better Prepare Women for Release from Incarceration
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