In a few short years, 1 in 3 incarcerated people will be over 50. But prisons are not equipped to handle the aging population ...

A civilized society protects women and children from men who seek to harm them. Yet under the banner of progress, child rapists, serial sex-offenders, and wife-killers can now secure access to one of ...

Reporting shows women at Muncy are aging faster inside prison — and the infirmary is overwhelmed. New data and a legal ...

As Christmas approaches in a women's prison, the decorations and trees become brighter and fill up more of the available space, covering up blank walls and distracting the eye from harsh lighting and ...

A new cosmetology school opened inside a state prison and it is making women feel seen, supported and valued while equipping them to land jobs when they're released. Inside this bright, beautiful ...

Starting 2026 with a Women’s Issue honors the many roles women play in the prison system — from staff to incarcerated individuals. Women behind bars have access to fewer educational and growth ...

The first time she entered the prison, she felt as if she were going to faint. The year was 2021. Maïmouna Diouf had been found guilty of infanticide — a charge she denies, claiming she gave birth to ...