Aisha Shujune Muhammad

Women’s needs have not been understood by the criminal justice system - women are kept in institutions designed for men, by men

Women’s prisons are spread out geographicallyWomen are the primary caretakers in a familyWomen are more vulnerable to abuse Women are more vulnerable to self harm and

suicideWomen are ostracized when they return to their

families / communitiesReduced access to justice

Classification and placement systems

Legal supportFamily relationships and

responsibilitiesHealth issues

Health condition at initial admission

HygieneContinued health services during detention

Reproductive health servicesPsychiatric and psychological support services