Women in Prison
@WIP_live
National charity supporting women affected by the criminal justice system & campaigning to end the harm of prison to women, their families & our communities.
How to stay connected with #WomenInPrison: Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/womeninprisonuk LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/women-… Sign up to our mailing list: womeninprison.org.uk
"Imagine being punished for the abuse you’ve endured." Find out why we're calling for the gov't to end criminalisation of #DomesticAbuseSurvivors via @BigIssue #StopPunishingSurvivors @centreWJ @Agenda_alliance @AdvanceCharity @womensaid
Lucy Russell, head of policy and public affairs at Women in Prison, shares the reality of working on the frontline with domestic abuse survivors who have been imprisoned. 👇 bigissue.com/opinion/domest…
Lucy Russell, head of policy and public affairs at Women in Prison, shares the reality of working on the frontline with domestic abuse survivors who have been imprisoned. 👇 bigissue.com/opinion/domest…
A new report from @HMIPrisonsnews highlights the barriers to accessing the very basics in prison. For women, it shines a light on the need for staff to be trained to respond to their specific needs. Read more 👇👇👇 #WomenInPrison
Today we published our report ‘Easier said than done: resolving prisoner requests’. It reveals how difficult it is for prisoners to get even simple things done in jail. Read the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_report… And media release: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/inability…
The next @Clinks_Tweets Women’s Network Forum is on 26 March. Hear updates on the Women’s Justice Board, Sentencing Review, and Prisons Capacity Review. Speakers include Anne Fox, Clinks CEO & @WIP_live. 🔗 clinks.org/event/624 #WomensJustice #RR3
Did you miss last week's webinar, What's Next for Women's Justice? Our panel delved into the current challenges and opportunities to bring about real justice for women affected by the criminal justice system. Watch now: bit.ly/4kX9qdc #IWD2025 #WomenInPrison
Today we are giving evidence at the @UKHouseofLords Justice & Home Affairs Committee on culture in women's prisons, to amplify women's experiences and voices. Watch live from 10.30am: bit.ly/42azVoa #WomenInPrison #UKPrisons #WomensJustice
It’s time for real justice for women! Today, we launch Together in Power 2025-2030, our bold new strategy to drive radical change & reduce the harm caused by the criminal justice system. Read more & join us: bit.ly/TiP2030 #TogetherInPower #WomenInPrison
Join us, 13 March, 11am for a vital conversation on the future of women’s justice. Including speakers Dame @VeraBaird KC, Kate Fraser & @KateOsamor MP, we’ll explore the challenges & opportunities for real change. 🔗 Sign up bit.ly/41qa3mJ #WomensJustice #IWD2025
We are appalled by reports of women being handcuffed during labour. @we_level_up are calling for an independent investigation into this, which you can support by sending an email from here: welevelup.org/inquiry
A pregnant woman who was unlawfully handcuffed to an officer for 48 hours during labour says “I feel I was treated as less than an animal.” She's calling for an independent investigation into why this was allowed to happen – and she needs your support: welevelup.org/inquiry/
"Prison is not a place of safety. For women especially, it is a place of chaos and trauma where vulnerable people struggle to maintain their dignity, let alone sanity." @EvaWiseman writing in @guardian this week: bit.ly/4k0TiHj #WomenInPrison #MentalHealth
The Sentencing Review’s initial findings are out. “This reflects what we’ve seen for too long," says our Director of Campaigns. Women face prison instead of support for domestic abuse, mental ill-health & homelessness. Read our response: bit.ly/41ll0r4
Today, @ShabanaMahmood set out the government's vision to improve the probation service. Our CEO @sonyasonyar welcomed the announcement, with hope that it reflects the government’s commitment to reduce the women’s prison population. bit.ly/3CQXit9 #WomensJustice
✨ Today we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Women in Prison with a special ‘Justice’ themed edition of Still I Rise! 🎂✨ This issue highlights our history & why we need a system that supports women, rather than harms them📣 bit.ly/3ycGcnn #WomensJustice
TW: self-harm New @HMIPrisonsnews report finds lack of basic care & family contact are leading women in prison to self-harm. Read our response: bit.ly/3Qq7vQF #WomenInPrison #MentalHealth #WomensJustice
🎉 A huge thank you to the all the speakers and delegates who attended yesterday's landmark summit 👏 🗣️ Let us know your thoughts on the day's events. Click on the #JusticeandWomen and join the convo. You can access materials from the event via the Linktree -…
Delighted to introduce this expert panel to discuss how can we reduce the use of custody for women and bring about systems change that will result in better outcomes for all. @sonyasonyar @WIP_live @abbizanna @weareNWJC @KhanRokaiya @togetherwomen @Niquita__ #JusticeandWomen
Our Summit on Ending the Criminalisation of Women brought together partners, lived experience, grassroots voices & allies to identify solutions. Explore the key outcomes & how we’re pushing for change in our latest blog: bit.ly/42sozfZ #WomensJustice #WomenInPrison
Women in Prison services and offices are closed from Tuesday 24th December to Wednesday 1st January. Wishing you all the best for Christmas and New Year. #WomenInPrison
🚨 Stop Punishing Domestic Abuse Survivors 🚨 Too often women are criminalised for offences resulting from abuse. Clinks joins 100+ orgs & individuals calling for: ✅An end to survivor criminalisation ✅Support, not punishment bit.ly/StopPunishingS… #StopPunishingSurvivors