
Bleeding Behind Bars: Addressing Menstrual Equity in Carceral Facilities
Law & Policy InsightsReproductive Health and Equity Mechanisms for Advancing Health EquityMenstrual health is a major area of reproductive health often overshadowed for the estimated 79.8 percent of those in carceral facilities of reproductive age. For some, menstrual hygiene products are easily accessible, whereas for others it is a constant struggle. Meaningful progress toward comprehensive menstrual equity for all incarcerated individuals remains limited and inconsistent across jurisdictions.