A novel prison program for pregnant women and their babies

November 21, 2023

Victoria Lopez, pregnant with twins, had a one year old son when she was sentenced to prison on a drug charge. She had gotten treatment for her substance use disorder, started a job, and attended community college, but a judge said it wasn

Minnesota is believed to be the first state that allows some mothers live outside of prison with their new babies.

(Image credit: Victoria Lopez)

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