Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Corrections
 
Board
State Board of Local and Regional Jails
 
chapter
Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups [6 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action Amend Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups to add requirements on restraint of pregnant offenders
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 2/29/2012
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2/16/12  4:55 pm
Commenter: glenda forrest

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I cannot understand the reasoning behind the shackling of pregnant inmates.  Are the jailers concerned that the women will somehow escape while pregnant?  #Even while in labor?  Or is it simply the wish to inflict additional pain and suffering on the helpless?

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