GBI and IPV, and Their Impact on Healthcare in Women’s Prisons and Jails

Gender-based violence (GBV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) are pervasive issues that disproportionately affect women, and their impact often extends far beyond the immediate harm inflicted.

For incarcerated women, these experiences can deeply influence their health and access to care. In the United States, where women represent the fastest-growing segment of the prison population, the intersection of GBV, IPV, and incarceration presents a critical yet largely overlooked public health crisis.