Pros and Cons of Prison Nursery Expansion in the United States

Alliance for Citizen Engagement

What are Prison Nurseries?  United States prison nurseries are programs within correctional facilities that allow pregnant, incarcerated mothers to keep their infants with them from the child’s birth to the end of their sentence. Located within a separate wing of a prison, the nurseries are subject to decreased security and expanded mobility for inmates. Babies […]

Pros and Cons of the Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021

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What is Menstrual Equity and Period Poverty? Menstrual equity and period poverty are two global issues rooted in accessibility and affordability of menstrual products and reproductive healthcare. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 4 in 5 students in the United States knew someone who missed school due to struggles in attaining menstrual products. A second study […]