women in prison

I will never know what it’s like to grow up black in America. I only know what it’s like to be diminished and humiliated.

My queer identity has been used against me—through my wrongful arrest and two incarcerations.

My queer identity has been used against me—through my wrongful arrest and two incarcerations.

Prisons as currently structured are abusive, coercive and destructive to women’s self esteem, abilities and families.

Prisons as currently structured are abusive, coercive and destructive to women’s self esteem, abilities and families.

The number of female prisoners soared by 646% between 1980 and 2010.

The number of female prisoners soared by 646% between 1980 and 2010.