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Report: NH female inmates not treated same as men

Committee said the difference in treatment for males/females warrants action

By Corrections1 Staff

CONCORD, N.H.— Female inmates in New Hampshire are provided inadequate programs in comparison with male inmates, according to a new report.

The New Hampshire Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released their findings after a two-year investigation, according to The Associated Press.

For example, the women’s industry program consists of three sewing machines in a small room. Committee chairman Jordan Budd said the men have far more choices in rooms with equipment to learn a trade.

The committee said the difference in treatment for males/females warrants action, yet said it lacks the enforcement power to ensure that happens.