Federal Court Condemns Shackling, Vindicates Woman
Posted April 28th, 2011 by Rachel RothA new federal court decision adds weight to the campaign to end the shackling of pregnant women.
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Prison Shouldn’t be a Bar to Motherhood
Posted July 25th, 2010 by Rachel RothRigid foster care rules threaten to dissolve family ties when mothers are in prison or residential drug treatment. A new law in New York State takes steps to help these families weather the separation.
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Breaking News: Pennsylvania Passes Law against Shackling Pregnant Women
Posted June 29th, 2010 by Rachel RothPennsylvania is poised to become the tenth state to restrict the shackling of pregnant women in labor or childbirth, once the governor signs the bill.
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AMA Opposes Shackling Pregnant Women in Labor
Posted June 16th, 2010 by Rachel RothThe American Medical Association takes a stand against shackling women in labor
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Washington State Says No to Shackles on Women during Labor and Childbirth
Posted March 24th, 2010 by Rachel RothOn March 23, Washington governor Chris Gregoire signed a law to prevent the shackling of pregnant women during labor and childbirth, after a successful campaign that included testimony by women who spoke out about what happened to them when they were imprisoned. The new law offers protection to incarcerated women and teens throughout Washington, whether they [...]
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