The number of women in U.S. prisons has more than doubled since 1990. And the rate of incarceration for women is twice that of men.
Much of the increase is in Ohio and across the country is blamed on the opioid crisis, which has spurred a surge in addiction-related crime. And many incarcerated women still struggle with addiction, mental and other health issues.
Today on All Sides, the problem of women in prison and new approaches to respond.
Guests:
- Paige Pfleger, WOSU Reporter
- Annette Chambers-Smith, Director, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
- Tracy Plouck, population health executive in residence at Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions
