Justice-involved women are more likely to have experienced rape or attempted rape than women in the general population

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Justice-involved women, meaning women who are in jail, prison, or under some form of criminal justice supervision, have significantly higher rates of having experienced rape or attempted rape compared to women in the general population. This is due to a variety of factors, including higher rates of substance abuse, homelessness, and involvement in abusive relationships, which are more prevalent among justice-involved women and increase their vulnerability to sexual violence.

Justice-Involved Women Are More Likely to Have Experienced Rape or Attempted