Presbyterian Mission Agency Sisters With A Goal (SWAG) Archives

Sisters With A Goal (SWAG)

Minute for Mission: Self-Development of People

Posted February 27th, 2024

Contrary to popular belief, the growing rate of incarcerated women has been twice as high compared to their male counterparts. In addition to their increasing population, women have a higher mortality rate. Despite these alarming statistics, women still receive the same services that were originally designed to serve men. These services are void of structure for gender-based violence such as issues surrounding assault recovery, financial literacy, custody and the intersectionality of race.