Almost three-quarters (71%) of women sent to prison receive sentences of:

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According to the U.S. Department of Justice, about 71% of women who are sentenced to prison receive sentences of less than one year. This is in contrast to men, where only about 46% receive sentences of less than one year. This may be due, in part, to the fact that women are more likely to be incarcerated for nonviolent offenses and may receive shorter sentences as a result.

Almost Three-Quarters (71%) of Women Sent to Prison Receive Sentences