Barriers to Health Care for Incarcerated Women
The health profiles of women involved with the criminal justice system are substantially poorer than those of women in the general population. Incarcerated women have higher rates of infectious diseases and mental health challenges as well as extremely high incidences of having been sexually or physically abused. Despite their poor health, women involved with the criminal justice system face signficiant barriers to accessing appropriate healthcare services. To learn more, click here.
Massachusetts Women's Human Rights: Fact Sheets
Government Benefits for Families in Poverty
Pregnancy and Maternity Leave for Employed Women
Violence Against Women in College
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
A passport-sized booklet with an introduction by the Women's Center for Health and Human Rights.
Available in lots of 10
10 copies for $5, includes postage
Mail check to:
Massachusetts CEDAW Project
c/o CWHHR
Suffolk University
8 Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
