🔍 MYTH VS. REALITY 🔍 ❌ MYTH: Women in prison are violent criminals who deserve to be there. ✅ REALITY: The majority of women are incarcerated for non-violent offenses, often driven by: 💸 Poverty 🆘 Domestic violence survival 💊 Substance use disorders 🧠 Mental health crises Many are survivors of trauma - studies show up to 86% of incarcerated women have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. Our justice system has criminalized women's survival strategies instead of addressing the root causes of their circumstances. It's time for a gender-responsive approach that recognizes trauma, provides healing, and creates pathways to stability. 🌈 What misconceptions about incarcerated women have you encountered? How can we challenge these stereotypes together? 💬 💙💚 Invest in second chances → tinyurl.com/37yp535e #GiveToGain #IWD2026