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Incarcerated Survivors Fight for Reproductive Justice in Florida - and Win
Reproductive Rights, Prison Reform John Henry Frankel Reproductive Rights, Prison Reform John Henry Frankel

Incarcerated Survivors Fight for Reproductive Justice in Florida - and Win

The prison system in Florida has a problem when it comes to sexual assault.

Incarcerated survivors of sexual abuse by staff who try to report it are routinely not believed, face retribution by others who work there, and are punitively placed in harsh conditions in solitary confinement while an investigation that can take weeks or months is pending.

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Rather Than Sitting Silently, These Heroes Raised Their Voices To Fight For Better Health Care In West Virginia Jails
Class Action Hall of Fame, Class Actions Ashley LaFranchi Class Action Hall of Fame, Class Actions Ashley LaFranchi

Rather Than Sitting Silently, These Heroes Raised Their Voices To Fight For Better Health Care In West Virginia Jails

John, Earl, Joshua, Heather, and Donna all experienced significant barriers when trying to access the medical or mental health treatment they required while incarcerated in West Virginia’s regional jails. Rather than sitting silently and enduring this poor medical care, they raised their voices to fight for better care for themselves and everyone in the jails. Their words, like their commitment in this case, reflect the passion they have brought to this work from day one.

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