The purpose of this website is to educate on the topic of mothers who are imprisoned and how their families are affected by it. I ask the question: how are mothers’ unique needs met while they are in prison? How can we make a more equitable justice system that works to support mothers?

A note on the word mother

In this context, the word mother will be used to refer to those who are placed in a women’s correctional facility and are also their child’s main caregiver. 

Who am I?

My name is Julia Krenz, I am an undergrad student at Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York City. I am an aspirational researcher hoping to use a critical lens to conquer social justice issues. I have a passion for issues that intersect in the realm of gender, housing, race, and criminal justice. I dedicate my work to the fight for liberation from the patriarchy.