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Welcome back to our 2nd week of our mini-series, “The Invisible World of Women’s Correctional Healthcare.” KJ and Kelli joined us again to highlight the significance of womens’ healthcare concerns and the overlooked nature of pregnancy behind bars.
Tune in to listen to Kelli and KJ describe their experiences with the legal system and the role the legal system has played into their personal narratives. Through their personal stories, a deeper understanding is provided on the impact of incarceration and how it influences an individuals’ birth story.
Kelli’s story is rooted in her experience of being incarcerated. In April 2019, Kelli was sentenced to 20 months and sent to the Maine Correctional Center. Kelli experienced numerous complications with her pregnancy while incarcerated.
As for KJ, they also had ...