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Global Rise of Women in Prison Statistics by José Augusto Martins is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Over 733,000 women and girls are currently imprisoned worldwide, with their numbers rising faster than those of men, primarily due to non-violent offenses linked to poverty. The US and China have the highest female prison populations, while countries like El Salvador and Cambodia have seen significant increases in female incarceration rates. Experts argue that prison may not be suitable for many women, as a large percentage are locked up for non-violent crimes and face high rates of mental illness and reoff
- Author
- José Augusto Martins
- Language
- EN