New Report Shows Woman Inmates Receive Harsher Punishments Than Men

The video discusses a report by the US Commission on Civil Rights highlighting the harsher treatment women face in prisons compared to men. It emphasizes the psychological impacts and the effect on good time credits. The report aligns with a 2018 NPR report showing women are disciplined more often for minor violations. The disparity is attributed to policies designed for men being applied to women. The video calls for gender-specific training and policies, citing successful examples like Alabama's Department of Corrections, which saw a decrease in infractions after implementing gender-responsive policies.

What recommendations does Catherine Lehman make for improving the treatment of women in prisons?

What changes have been observed in Alabama's prisons after implementing gender-responsive policies?