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September 2018

Dear <<First Name>>

Spotlight on Incarceration and women's health

The September Spotlight explores the issue of: Incarceration and women's health 

The Victorian female prison population has risen by 97% in the past ten years, outpacing growth rates for men. Recent sentencing and bail condition changes (including abolition of suspended sentences and increased sentence lengths) have had a disproportionate effect on women, including a rapid rise in those held on remand in the past 4 years. Growth in the prison population affects the availability of rehabilitation programs and support services, with limited or no access for women on remand.

Much can be done to reduce and prevent women’s offending, imprisonment and recidivism. Primary prevention measures include adequate access to stable housing, employment, and gender-sensitive mental health and drug and alcohol services for women in all regions of Victoria. Reversing changes to bail and sentencing laws which have led to higher numbers of women in prison, together with an increased focus on justice reinvestment and community-based rehabilitation programs, can reduce the risk of offending and re-offending. Ensuring access to appropriate and culturally safe services both inside and outside prison, including transition and pre and post release support, is also of critical importance. This includes specialist services, case management and supported accommodation post release.

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Victorian Women's Health Atlas updates

The August 2018 update includes 2 new indicators, 7 updated indicators, and revised and expanded narratives, terms of use and disclaimer.

New indicators
- Low Gender Equality in Relationships; and
- Bowel Cancer

Updated indicators:
- Perceptions of Safety When Walking Alone At Night
- Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Hepatitis B
- Breast Cancer and Gynaecological Cancers
- Personal Wellbeing
 
Access the Website: Victorian Women’s Health Atlas

We invite you to submit any feedback about the Atlas via the online survey.
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Women's Health Victoria Website

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You will find listings for events, publications and various other resources of interest.
The full range of Spotlight and Connector topics can be viewed and accessed here.
 
Jenny Ward
Clearinghouse Information Officer
 
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