Martha Stewarts Case Not Typical of Women in Prison
Martha Stewarts prison experience is not typical of most women in prisons. With over 100,000 women in prison, most of the women are at poverty level economically. Most are single and also mothers. 167,000 children under the age of 18 are affected by the imprisonment of their mothers.
US Prisons
People in U.S. prisons are abused. Women in Texas prisons chained to floors of vehicles when transported and not allowed bathroom breaks. Women chained to hospital beds when giving birth. Psychological intimidation and abuse in many prisons.