Women on parole face higher rates of mental health, housing challenges

By: Amanda Watford

Outlets: Stateline

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 617

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Women on parole report higher rates of housing instability, poor health and serious mental health and substance use disorders than men on parole and women who weren’t on parole, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan think tank Council on Criminal Justice.

For people leaving prison, parole is a period of transition that can involve finding housing and work, reconnecting with family and accessing health care while also meeting …

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