Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Corrections
 
Board
State Board of Local and Regional Jails
 
chapter
Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups [6 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action Amend current 6VAC15-40-770 to require that feminine hygiene items be provided to female inmates without charge
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 12/26/2018
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11/27/18  9:18 pm
Commenter: Katrin Patterson

Menstrual hygiene is dignity
 
Thank you so much for supporting the provision of menstrual hygiene products to incarcerated women, free of charge. This is the right thing to do, morally as well as logistically. Being able to discretely and effectively manage menstruation is important for personal as well as population health. Offering free menstrual products will no doubtedly improve the health, well-being, and cleanliness of the individuals and of the facilities they are housed in. Again, thank you for supporting this commonsense action.
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