Crime data show that there is a high rate of simple thefts among women prisoners. In the case of non-violent women offenders, community service should be the main option for reform. Therefore, there is a clear case for the award of community service to those women who have been jailed for non-violent offences. The second challenge is on protecting the children of women prisoners. The final challenge is in protecting women inmates from sexual/non-sexual violence and their forceful initiation into substance abuse while in custody.

Source: The Hindu May 28, 2018 18:22 UTC