Originally published: . Volume 9, No. 4. Source pages: 4.
SB 374 by Senator Regina Barrow is scheduled to be heard in Senate Judiciary B this week and would require the Department Public Safety and Corrections to provide for incarcerated women in a manner that address their particular needs. These would include: Health screening and projected health care needs; Plan of care for a child or children; Wellness education program; Pregnancy; Counseling and support services; Geriatric care; Mental health screening; and Mental health services.
The proposed law expresses the legislative intent and desire that services offered to state and private correctional institutions and facilities should address the unique issues of incarcerated women based upon female specific health issues, social and psychological needs, family commitments, and issues surrounding children.
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