Use these discussion questions that accompany the readings in the text/reader, for further exploration and understanding of concepts.

1. If you were to build a women’s prison that reflected gender-responsive principles, what key features would you integrate into your facility?
2. Discuss the profile for women who are incarcerated in our prison facilities. In what ways are incarcerated women different from incarcerated men?
3. What challenges do incarcerated women face? How does prison impact the children of these mothers?