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What women who use the service say...

This section is a space for the women

This section will be updated shortly.

You're not alone

Most of the women that we meet although from different walks of life all commonly share experiences around prison or having a criminal record. Don't dismay there is light at the end of the tunnel and remember you are not the only one!

If you would like to share an experience here then please do get in touch or e-mail us your thoughts and comments. All posts onto the website will be kept strictly confidential and NO names will ever be displayed on the site.

Did you know?

  • Of the 82,066 people held in prision, 4,269 of these are women (accurate on 23rd Jan 09)
  • Today women receive more severe sentences for less serious offences
  • 59% of women held on remand do not go on to receive a custodial sentence
  • 8,000 children a year have their living arrangements disrupted by their mother going to prison

Reports

Corston Report

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