Action | Amend Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups to add requirements on restraint of pregnant offenders |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 2/29/2012 |
Hi,
I'm writing to encourage limiting restraints on Pregnant prisoners to when it is absolutely necessary.
The adoption of limitations does not present a threat to safety: states which have restricted the use of restraints on pregnant inmates have no documented instances of women in labor or delivery causing harm to themselves, correctional staff or medical staff.
Thank you for your attention!!
Sincerely,
Sharon Gallagher