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By Michael Hill
With the rate of female imprisonment growing, women face greater hardships behind bars. The safety of women in prison and issues concerning childcare for incarcerated mothers is at the center of a new bill from Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez. NJTV News Correspondent Mark Hill speaks with former inmates about their experiences and with organizers working for change.
