ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Coerced motherhood behind bars: Public support for abortion access for incarcerated women
Paula Smith,
Francis T. Cullen,
Justin T. Pickett,
Cheryl Lero Jonson,
Paula Smith
School of Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Search for more papers by this authorFrancis T. Cullen
School of Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Justin T. Pickett
School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, SUNY, Albany, New York, USA
Correspondence
Justin Pickett, School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, SUNY 135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12222, USA.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorCheryl Lero Jonson
Department of Criminal Justice, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Search for more papers by this authorPaula Smith,
Francis T. Cullen,
Justin T. Pickett,
Cheryl Lero Jonson,
Paula Smith
School of Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Search for more papers by this authorFrancis T. Cullen
School of Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Justin T. Pickett
School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, SUNY, Albany, New York, USA
Correspondence
Justin Pickett, School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, SUNY 135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12222, USA.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorCheryl Lero Jonson
Department of Criminal Justice, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 06 June 2024
Citations: 1
Abstract
Research Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade has profound implications for the 58,000 incarcerated women who are pregnant. Especially in states that now ban abortion, women in prisons and jails who prefer to terminate their pregnancy will be denied that choice by the government and will be forced to give birth. Based on a July 2023 YouGov survey (N = 800) employing three experiments and measuring attitudes toward inmate abortion and parental aid, the current study examines public opinion on coerced motherhood, focusing on states prohibiting reproductive choice. The results reveal that a majority of the American public favors providing incarcerated women in these states with access to abortion through surgical procedures or medication (pills). Among respondents residing in states banning abortion, more endorse than oppose reproductive rights. Support for abortion is particularly high when the pregnancy is due to rape or poses a risk to a woman's health. Respondents also approve incarcerated mothers receiving parental aid (e.g., baby food, baby clothing, nursery care). Notably, conservative Republicans are most in favor of coercing motherhood and least in favor of providing parental aid.
Policy Implications
Coerced motherhood behind bars is a human rights violation. Our study shows that it is also opposed by the American public. Thus, ideological space exists for reforms aimed at providing incarcerated women with access to reproductive services. Every correctional facility should be given a written protocol (Model Reproductive Services Code) that mandates pregnancy screenings, counseling, and assistance in scheduling services, as well as transportation for surgery and/or access to pills for a medical abortion. Above all, transparency is needed to raise consciousness about coerced motherhood behind bars and to shed light on how corrections professionals handle inmate pregnancies.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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