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INCARCERATION
There are more women incarcerated in Texas than in any other state.
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The primary factors leading to this are substance abuse, mental health issues, past victimization and poverty.
81%
MOTHERS
4 out of every 5 women incarcerated have children - children who miss them, need them, and want them home.
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52% of women reported having 2-3 children. 30% reported having more than 3 children.
82%
VIOLENCE
The majority of women who are incarcerated have reported experiencing domestic violence in their lifetime.
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58% of incarcerated women have been sexually abused as a child.
64%
NON-VIOLENT
More than half of the women in the Texas correctional system have been incarcerated for a non-violent offense. Drug-related offenses are the vast majority.
70% of incarcerated women identify as suffering from a substance abuse disorder while only 21% have received treatment behind bars.