It is estimated that one-quarter of the federal women offender population has a history of engaging in some type of self-harming behaviour.

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Studies and reports on the female offender population in various jurisdictions, including those by correctional services and mental health professionals, have consistently shown that a significant proportion of women in the criminal justice system have histories of self-harm or self-injurious behaviors. This is often linked to past trauma, mental health issues, and the stressors of incarceration.

It Is Estimated That One-Quarter of the Federal Women Offender