Civil Rights Commission Takes Stand for Female Inmates

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights issued a report Wednesday that condemned how state and federal prisons treat female inmates, saying a broad range of disparities in areas from medical care to discipline show that correctional facilities are not designed for or tailored to women’s needs.

The 233-page report emphasizes the “extremely” high rates of female inmates reporting histories of physical, sexual and mental trauma, and says prisons should adjust accordingly.