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On the third installment of the Prison Project Podcast, host Alexis Raskin sits…
21:08•3 Aug 2021
Dr. Dena Davis on Women's Struggles in Prison and Bioethical Dilemmas
“Well, I'd like to stay, say: is a volunteer. For one thing, the overwhelming number of people there have not been convicted of anything. The average time that a inmate spends there is Days.”
Ever thought about the unique hurdles women face in prison? In this episode of the Prison Project Podcast, Alexis Raskin sits down with Dr. Dena Davis to uncover these challenges. Dr. Davis, a volunteer with Lehigh University's Prison Project, shares her experiences tutoring young women behind bars. She paints a vivid picture of the differences between jails and prisons, highlighting the alarming number of inmates who haven't been convicted of any crime and the average time they spend incarcerated.
The conversation also dives into the intricate world of bioethics, focusing on the rights of progenitors in relation to embryos. Dr. Davis discusses legal trends and the importance of balancing the rights of both men and women involved in creating embryos. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about criminal justice, social justice, and the ethical questions surrounding incarceration.
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