The Prison Flow Project

10/09/2026

Don't forget to sign up for our Period Action Day webinar on rules on menstrual products in prisons and why language matters!

By The Prison Flow Project

10/05/2026

Have you signed up for our Period Action Day webinar yet? This Saturday, October 10th, at 12pm PT!

By The Prison Flow Project

10/01/2026

A recent report from Women in Prison shows that women in the UK are frequently funneled into the criminal justice system when trying to reach out for help. As in the US, women frequently end up in the system for crimes of poverty, unemployment, and physical or behavioral issues, which does not make anyone safer.

When women are calling for help from the emergency services, or in need of protection because they are victim-survivors of domestic abuse, they can instead find themselves criminalised

09/30/2026

In prison, especially for people who menstruate, strip searches are absolutely a form of abuse and a lever of power. Most facilities are not required to even provide replacement products after demanding the person being searched remove menstrual products. Thank you to Khawla Nakua and In These Times for such excellent reporting!

An investigation into the everyday violence of prison strip searches, which incarcerated women say are a tool of abuse.

09/29/2026

Are you ready for ? We are! Join us October 10th at 3pm ET (12 pm PT) for a discussion on policies, language, and next steps for supporters of menstrual freedom. register here: https://givebutter.com/period-action-day-2026-k1zwdo

09/25/2026

This is such an important win for incarcerated people and public safety.

A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside prison walls during Texas' hot summers.

09/25/2026

Are you ready for Period Action Day 2026? We are! Sign up for our webinar on policies and language today!

By The Prison Flow Project

09/22/2026

Without protection from heat, people who menstruate or are experiencing menopause face significant health consequences. These basic protections are a win for menstrual equity.

09/21/2026

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Free to Bleed: Policies on Menstrual Products in US Women’s Prisons The following post is an excerpt from the Prison Flow Project’s newest report. To support this original research, ple…

09/09/2026

Our latest report on policies on menstrual product provision in US women's prisons is just the beginning. We're working on so much more. Will you help us?

The first U.S. center dedicated to research, evaluation, and policy innovation on menstrual equity in carceral and institutional settings.