The multipart series exposes the fallout of policies that allow male offenders—including convicted sex offenders—to declare themselves “women” and be housed with females, as told by female inmates, along with insiders and whistleblowers from the correctional world.
One of our newest IWF Ambassadors, Amie Ichikawa, a formerly incarcerated woman from California, explained why this issue matters:
“Incarcerated women have been silenced and oppressed on levels that many people cannot understand, and it is being done in the name of inclusivity under the guise of ‘trans rights.’ What we have come together to create with this series is a direct view into the harsh reality of forgotten incarcerated women who have been abandoned by the very system that is in place to protect them. This is a nationwide female human rights issue that needs our immediate attention.”
IWF is committed to stand with ALL women and give a voice to the voiceless. As more prison systems allow dangerous male offenders to declare themselves “women” and opt to be housed in facilities meant for females, the voices of those most affected deserve to be heard.
Each episode, varying from 5 to 10 minutes in length, will be released individually over the coming weeks. Stay tuned for the first episode featuring a former inmate from California who was forced to share a living cell with a male, launching next week.
Sincerely,
Kelsey Bolar Director of Storytelling
Independent Women’s Forum
