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Rethinking Justice: 1 Million Women Face Prison Abuse

11/28/2025

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Up to one million women in prisons face sexual violence and forced labor.
Their numbers rise faster than those of men.
There are over 733,000 women imprisoned worldwide, including 174,607 in the United States.
Many women are imprisoned for non-violent offenses rooted in poverty and abuse.
Experts call for rethinking justice systems and for alternative solutions.

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Story summary

Up to one million women in prisons face sexual violence and forced labor.
Their numbers rise faster than those of men.
There are over 733,000 women imprisoned worldwide, including 174,607 in the United States.
Many women are imprisoned for non-violent offenses rooted in poverty and abuse.
Experts call for rethinking justice systems and for alternative solutions.