Since 1980, the women’s prison population has grown by over 700% – faster than any other population in the country. Over 80% of women entering the legal system have experienced a form of violent victimization – sexual, partner, or caregiver violence. One of them is 61-year-old Michelle West. Since 1993, Michelle has been incarcerated for […]

by PW Perspective Editorial Board Over the past several months the PW Perspective has learned about alleged abuses to 34-year-old Mustafa Aljazairi and several other inmates at Prince William County Jail in Manassas. Although there was a potential breakthrough when Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham noted an internal investigation revealed that Officer Robert […]