Inside a women’s prison: ‘I’ve seen things no human should ever have to see’

What does it take to rebuild your life after years behind bars? Three women share their stories with Dilvin Yasa.

• Dilvin Yasa
• Brisbane Times

Women make up just 7 per cent of Australia’s adult prison population, but a 2020 report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found that not only do a significant proportion of them come from disadvantaged backgrounds, they have experienced disproportionately high rates of mental health problems, drug and alcohol addiction and homelessness.

“The majority of women are in there for minor offences but the vast majority of them suffer issues stemming from a form of trauma,” says Gloria Larman, chief executive of the…

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