Women in Prison
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National charity supporting women affected by the criminal justice system & campaigning to end the harm of prison to women, their families & our communities.
United Kingdom
Joined February 2010
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A new report from @HMIPrisonsnews highlights the barriers to accessing the very basics in prison. For women, it shines a light on the need for staff to be trained to respond to their specific needs. Read more 👇👇👇. #WomenInPrison.
Today we published our report ‘Easier said than done: resolving prisoner requests’. It reveals how difficult it is for prisoners to get even simple things done in jail. Read the report: And media release:
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RT @Clinks_Tweets: The next @Clinks_Tweets Women’s Network Forum is on 26 March. Hear updates on the Women’s Justice Board, Sentencing Revi….
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Did you miss last week's webinar, What's Next for Women's Justice? . Our panel delved into the current challenges and opportunities to bring about real justice for women affected by the criminal justice system. Watch now: #IWD2025 #WomenInPrison
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Today we are giving evidence at the @UKHouseofLords Justice & Home Affairs Committee on culture in women's prisons, to amplify women's experiences and voices. Watch live from 10.30am: #WomenInPrison #UKPrisons #WomensJustice
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It’s time for real justice for women!. Today, we launch Together in Power 2025-2030, our bold new strategy to drive radical change & reduce the harm caused by the criminal justice system. Read more & join us: . #TogetherInPower #WomenInPrison
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Join us, 13 March, 11am for a vital conversation on the future of women’s justice. Including speakers Dame @VeraBaird KC, Kate Fraser & @KateOsamor MP, we’ll explore the challenges & opportunities for real change. 🔗 Sign up . #WomensJustice #IWD2025
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We are appalled by reports of women being handcuffed during labour. @we_level_up are calling for an independent investigation into this, which you can support by sending an email from here:
A pregnant woman who was unlawfully handcuffed to an officer for 48 hours during labour says “I feel I was treated as less than an animal.” She's calling for an independent investigation into why this was allowed to happen – and she needs your support: .
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"Prison is not a place of safety. For women especially, it is a place of chaos and trauma where vulnerable people struggle to maintain their dignity, let alone sanity.". @EvaWiseman writing in @guardian this week:. #WomenInPrison #MentalHealth.
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The Sentencing Review’s initial findings are out. “This reflects what we’ve seen for too long," says our Director of Campaigns. Women face prison instead of support for domestic abuse, mental ill-health & homelessness. Read our response:
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Today, @ShabanaMahmood set out the government's vision to improve the probation service. Our CEO @sonyasonyar welcomed the announcement, with hope that it reflects the government’s commitment to reduce the women’s prison population. . #WomensJustice
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✨ Today we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Women in Prison with a special ‘Justice’ themed edition of Still I Rise! 🎂✨. This issue highlights our history & why we need a system that supports women, rather than harms them📣 . #WomensJustice
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TW: self-harm. New @HMIPrisonsnews report finds lack of basic care & family contact are leading women in prison to self-harm. Read our response: #WomenInPrison #MentalHealth #WomensJustice
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RT @Clinks_Tweets: 🎉 A huge thank you to the all the speakers and delegates who attended yesterday's landmark summit 👏. 🗣️ Let us know your….
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RT @Clinks_Tweets: Delighted to introduce this expert panel to discuss how can we reduce the use of custody for women and bring about syste….
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Our Summit on Ending the Criminalisation of Women brought together partners, lived experience, grassroots voices & allies to identify solutions. Explore the key outcomes & how we’re pushing for change in our latest blog: #WomensJustice #WomenInPrison
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Women in Prison services and offices are closed from Tuesday 24th December to Wednesday 1st January. Wishing you all the best for Christmas and New Year. #WomenInPrison
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RT @Clinks_Tweets: 🚨 Stop Punishing Domestic Abuse Survivors 🚨.Too often women are criminalised for offences resulting from abuse. Clinks….
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"Imagine being punished for the abuse you’ve endured.". Find out why we're calling for the gov't to end criminalisation of #DomesticAbuseSurvivors via @BigIssue . #StopPunishingSurvivors . @centreWJ @Agenda_alliance @AdvanceCharity @womensaid.
Lucy Russell, head of policy and public affairs at Women in Prison, shares the reality of working on the frontline with domestic abuse survivors who have been imprisoned. 👇.
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