Action | Amend Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups to add requirements on restraint of pregnant offenders |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 9/27/2013 |
It is inhumane to use restraints on incarcerated women during labor and delivery. Their babies have committed no crimes and should be afforded every care and concern during birth - and this includes everything from the mom's positioning to her emotional disposition. Shackling is in no way conducive to a safe and happy delivery, and every baby is entitled to that. Pregnant women and their babies deserve to be treated with dignity - whether they are in prison or out. Please reverse this barbaric practice and remove these restraints!!