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05/29/2026

Who is women’s health for?

For decades, menopause was underfunded, understudied, and rarely discussed. That’s finally starting to change — but one group of women is being left behind entirely.

Our Women’s Health Month series is putting the spotlight on incarcerated women — because supporting women’s health means supporting ALL women.

In our final installment, hear from Maya, Senior Program Manager for the Menopause Project, about our work to expand access to menopause care in women’s prisons — and why it matters.

Catch the rest of the series here on Instagram, and tell us what equitable women’s health looks like to you in the comments! 👇

05/28/2026

Prison food isn’t just a women’s health issue. It’s a health crisis.

In this episode of our Women’s Health Month series, Food in Prison Program Manager Heile breaks down what women are actually eating behind bars — and why it matters.

This Women’s Health Month, we’re putting the spotlight on incarcerated women. Missed our last video on why employment is actually a women’s health issue? Click into this reel to watch! 👆

🔜 Next up: why menopause in prison is something we should all be talking about.

05/27/2026

We’re closing out Women’s Health Month with a series that puts the spotlight on incarcerated women’s health.

First up, Kristina, Director of our Growing Justice program, breaks down why employment is actually a women’s health issue — and what workforce development looks like when it’s built around the whole person.

↪️ Up next: we’re talking about what women eat in prison, and why it matters more than you think.

Follow along for more! 👆

Every day, 6,000 women in the U.S. reach menopause. Tens of thousands of them are incarcerated — and navigating it large...
05/14/2026

Every day, 6,000 women in the U.S. reach menopause. Tens of thousands of them are incarcerated — and navigating it largely alone.

Less than a third of OBGYN residency programs offered dedicated menopause training as of 2023. In prison, that gap is felt every day: in hot flashes without the relief of fans or air conditioning, in brain fog written off as attitude, in mood swings that lead to disciplinary infractions — and even parole denials.

This is a women’s health issue. It’s also a criminal justice issue.

👉 Swipe to hear from the women living it, as reported by .
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Share this if you think incarcerated women deserve real healthcare.

We’re thrilled to announce that our book EATING BEHIND BARS: Ending the Hidden Punishment of Food in Prison has been nom...
05/11/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that our book EATING BEHIND BARS: Ending the Hidden Punishment of Food in Prison has been nominated for a 2026 Media Award from the !

EATING BEHIND BARS is a vivid exploration of an unseen food crisis affecting millions of Americans in our nation’s jails and prisons — and what it will take to transform it.

It’s a true honor to be in the company of so many visionary authors and changemakers, and we’re grateful to the James Beard Foundation for this recognition.

Who is women’s health for? If your answer doesn’t include incarcerated women, it’s incomplete. Nearly 200,000 women and ...
05/05/2026

Who is women’s health for? If your answer doesn’t include incarcerated women, it’s incomplete.

Nearly 200,000 women and girls are incarcerated in the United States — the highest number in the world. Most are survivors of violence. Many enter with unmet health needs. Too many are denied access to basic resources. And a growing number are getting older in prison without adequate medical support.

Women’s health behind bars shouldn’t be an afterthought.

At Impact Justice, we’re expanding access to care, fresh food, and opportunity for incarcerated women through programs like the Menopause Project and Growing Justice.

Because health isn’t one thing: it’s everything.

This , let’s make women’s health for ALL women.

04/30/2026

Housing is a fundamental step in anyone’s reentry journey. When people have a stable place to come home to, it opens the door to jobs, health, and long-term stability.

Second Chance Month might be drawing to a close, but if you have a spare bedroom in the Bay Area or Los Angeles, you can still be part of someone’s second chance journey (and earn up to $1,550/month!) with the Homecoming Project.

We’re grateful to , , , and for hosting such a dynamic and inspiring gathering earlier this month, and reminding us all that second chances don’t happen in isolation — they happen in community.

🔁 Save and share if you believe in second chances!

“The consequences ripple outward.”This powerful piece from spotlighting the experiences of women navigating menopause i...
04/16/2026

“The consequences ripple outward.”

This powerful piece from spotlighting the experiences of women navigating menopause in prisons across the country is a must-read as we approach Women’s Health Month.

Here’s what we know:

🩺 Outside of prison, major gaps already exist in menopause care. Inside prison, that care is even harder to access.

⏱️ Nationally, about 40% of incarcerated women are experiencing or will soon experience menopause.

📈 That number is going up as the prison population ages. Since 2000, the share of incarcerated people aged 55 or older has increased fourfold.

🚨 Ignoring menopause behind bars isn’t just a gap: it’s a growing public health crisis.

Incarcerated women deserve access to quality midlife healthcare. We’re honored to be working alongside leaders like and Dr. Andrea Knittel to expand access to menopause care and resources behind bars. 💪🩷

This , it’s time to move beyond myths. Save and share to set the record straight on second chances — and drop your own ...
04/15/2026

This , it’s time to move beyond myths.

Save and share to set the record straight on second chances — and drop your own myths and facts in the comments. 💪

That’s a wrap on March!1. 🏠 Superstar Homecoming Project hosts Memi, Scott, and Surville with participants Daniel and La...
04/09/2026

That’s a wrap on March!

1. 🏠 Superstar Homecoming Project hosts Memi, Scott, and Surville with participants Daniel and Lavale
2. 🩷 Offering resources and support at California women’s prisons with the Menopause Project
3. 💪 California Justice Leaders getting ready to change the world (and take their pledge)
4. 🥰 More sweet Pledge Day content — we can’t help ourselves!
5. 📸 Stunning headshot (get it?!) of bok choy on its way into prisons through our Harvest of the Month partnership with .food.hub
6. 🐰 Our LA team hopping 👀 into the spring spirit
7. 🎤 Powerful storytelling at the opening of our Growing Justice vertical farm in South Carolina with and SCDC
8. 🌴More of our team on the ground in South Carolina — zoom in to see some more 🥬!
9. 🫣 BTS at our Oakland office vertical farm build — coming soon…

Link in bio for more updates/our Ideas in Action digest!

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