Why are so many women going to jail? | Four Corners
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- There are more women in Australian prisons than ever before. And once they're out they're very likely to reoffend and end up back inside.
Four Corners follows three recently released women as they try to start over again on the outside.
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I was a stay at home mom.... clean cut, volunteer for field trips and always hosting play dates. Then, my newest son passed away from sudden infant death syndrome. I found drugs to cope. Then, fell for a guy on charges to protect him from being convicted for drug possession. Lost my mind. Children. Freedom. Sat in jail for a year, and have since been sober. But it's really hard to be a drug felon and gain employment. I'm also now in therapy, but the lack of that in jail is alarming. You don't get rehabilitated. You just live like a homeless person and pass time. My heart goes out to those trying.
What are Feline saints or something that are *Immune* *to* *Jail?* LoL
Where is the *EQALITY?* Frankly I think the cidal rate should be the same too. *FOR* *STEALING* *HOMES*
You didn't deserve that at all.
The law takes it easy on women and you still lose. You are a loser
i dont understand why you would wreck your life willingly
When a child is rejected and denied the allegations of molestation when confining to a parent, the very person that’s trusted, is one of the most devastating and painful things that the child can go through , it triggers something destructive in the child and is mentally and emotionally damaging for a long time, cause it’s like no one hears you so sad, hope all is well now, blessings upon all those who’ve experienced trauma ❤️
She should have been allowed to have her little dog as it is a proven form of therapy for people in need of love and support.
Yeah, not willfully committing a crime will prevent you being a criminal. I know, as I made the choice not to.
@@Longtack55 Well somebody give you a cookie.
@@earthlunatics9145 Try again.
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@Emma forster England is much like the USA offering drug people anything except for Jesus amazing grace to help people. Yet, in the USA many in prison get Bible studies and ask forgiveness and for Jesus to be their best friend and savior from sin, amen John chapters 3 & 10. It worked for me as a Jew, and also while working in prison i have helped over 3,000 precious people turn their life over to Jesus.
Very sad to watch.From having everything to virtually nothing.People do desparate things when they're hurting.None of us are immune,it could happen to anyone.
That's not entirely true. Many, many people don't turn to crime in desperation.
And some people like at 20:20 grow up in a family where it and jail is normal.
Absolutely it could not happen to anyone. There are people whether rich or poor that grow up with a moral compass that keeps them from destroying their lives. A case in point would be Thurgood Marshall. Descended from enslaved peoples on both sides of his family his father was a railroad porter, mother a teacher and he rose to become the first African American associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
@@europeon2wheels89 Did he get sexually abused when he was young? Faced severe trauma like losing a child??
@@sadiemakesmesmile don’t worry about arguing with people who are too ignorant to understand that it is possible for anyone to lose it all and do things that go against their morals and values because they have nothing to lose and see no way out. Of course there are people who do not do this, does it mean they are immune? No. We all have different tolerances as to how far we can be pushed, but even the strongest person can be pushed to absolute breaking point. I never in a million years thought I would do some of the things I have done, I always had pride in my morals and values, until the point that my pain overtook my pride and I stopped caring. I thought I was immune once, and I kick myself for being so ignorant. I am one of the lucky ones who was able to rebuild myself after my darkest days, I had some incredible people standing by me and supporting me in my recovery. I was able to attend University and graduate with a bachelor of psychology (with honours) and then went on to successfully complete my masters degree. I have now been working full time as a clinical psychologist for 7 years. But again, I am one of the lucky ones. I promise you that nobody is immune to breaking when they hit rock bottom, if you think you are, you haven’t been at rock bottom- even if you think you have been.
@@airconditioner7178 You are strong, I know how hard it can be.. when you have nothing to lose, but a lot of pain. With your varied view of life & experience you can now help a lot of people do the same. Well done !
"she's the kind of woman we'd love to help... Oh she has a small dog nah f off" seriously?
My Jack Russell has saved my life many times. When you are depressed a pet takes the focus off the self and will get you out of bed, remind you to eat, get you to exercise and gives absolute unconditional love that is very healing. Its so ridiculous that they don't allow these vulnerable wemon at least one small pet.
If it wasn’t for my little dog there’s no way I would be clean or sober. He saved my life and has help me through my depression too.
@Jack Raymond Animal therapy is a thing and many children have it as well as adults and elderly with mental health issues. No shame in that. We domesticated the wild dog in the first place because of a need for companionship.
Heart goes out to all these women, and the men, who go through such cruel life experiences. Highlights so many of the failures in both our judicial systems, as well as the likes of DCP, I've unfortunately often witnesses criminal behaviours by a number of these organisations. High time for a complete overhaul.
Wow so many negative comments here. I have never been to jail nor hope i ever will but sometimes shit happens and while its easy for people to say they shouldn't commit crimes then they wont go to jail isn't that simple. I pray these women don't end up back there. Its great people are giving them support and a chance.
"its easy for people to say they shouldn't commit crimes then they wont go to jail isn't that simple"
It really is that simple. I've never committed a crime, and as a result, I'm not in jail. And it's the same for men and women.
@Anna Cottle Cottle it's a factual one. your value judgement is an irrelevant comment.
I have a friend you has Schizophrenia and has been mainly homeland for last 15 years i have known him, he is kinda bat-shit crazy yet has not committed crime other than Nuicance related. He said he doesn't want to get any worse.
Other people want to be in jail, as they have routine, food and shelter.
There are Govt programs to get work.
We dont all get the same family and start to life, and it is esp a bad start when Irresponsibility and Unaccountablity has been taught (most of all, IMO). But it is still a choice. Responsibility is the Start of all progress.
I haven't committed illegal crimes, but I have made very bad choices. Teaching people like me that we aren't responsible for our choices is not a good thing and it isn't the same as scorn and vindictiveness.
Where was this COMPASSION when it was the black community dealing with crack that your CIA PUMPED INTO OUR COMMUNITY, SO NOW THAT ITS WHITE PEOPLE IT'S SAD NOT A CRIME? HELL NO I DON'T CARE WHAT HAPPENS TO THESE PEOPLE IF THIS WAS BLACK PEOPLE DROPPING LIKE FLIES WE WOULD BE EVERY NAME IN THE BOOK! AMERIKKK WHAT CAN I SAY LETS FORGET OUR WICKED DEEDS!
@@remielpollard787 The non absolute bit is the 'should' which implies the values behind the laws are universal. When the resultant behaviour and the actions of the government and wealthy entities upon local citizens and other countries are examined I would argue there is no reason to assume such an agreement.
What amazing parents with the power of forgiveness. Kudos to them for their patience and love. It would be great to have that kind of patience, some of us don't.
Good on them, I'm so proud of them. Despite all the adversity they have faced they are striving to better themselves.
Its not fair to say that some people have had it better or worse and are not in the same position. A persons situation is relative to them and that is their reality, their own response to their personal life and the experiences as a whole.
Im not saying imprisonment doesnt have its place but it needs to include forms of rehabilitation or its just a school for criminals.
They have done wrong, done their time and they deserve to be able to move on.
I wish them all the best 🌹
Very well said. 3 yrs on I hope they are doing well. Never judge a book by it’s cover….sadly many people do.
What are Feline saints or something that are *Immune* *to* *Jail?* LoL
Where is the *EQALITY?* Frankly I think the cidal rate should be the same too. *FOR* *STEALING* *HOMES*
I hope these people are getting AT LEAST counseling to address the root issues which cause addiction. Harmful behavior. Cycle of the prison system.
They must want the help to change.
This story breaks my heart. Donna has "never" had a home shed felt safe in. Let that sink in. There's a lot of sadness in this hour, but tremendous hope too.
Why someone would want to live in a small shed is beyond me. That is unless it is a tiny house...
I'd rather live in a shed for shelter than out on the streets....would you not??? 🤷
I find life so hard to cope with and have mental health issues plus PTS and an ADJUSTMENT DISORDER. I have been in a couple of psychiatric wards and I imagine it's very similar to being in prison. In these wards you are stripped of all you're personal items, you are told when to eat, sleep and shower. They were horrible experiences and I never want to go back to one ever again. They even take you're handbag and money , phone etc, it makes one actually feel like a criminal.
I hope that you are going well now and looking after yourself. Take care of yourself please.
What are Feline saints or something that are *Immune* *to* *Jail?* LoL
Where is the *EQALITY?* Frankly I think the cidal rate should be the same too. *FOR* *STEALING* *HOMES*
"Being judged for my criminal history"
Geez, no pets. Pets are a huge part of well-being, especially for someone who is isolated.
Oh god yes, the only living, breathing, cutest thing ever and has a heartbeat is my little Yorkie terrier Milo .
He’s been my constant and ONLY companion for the last seven years.
The only reason I’m alive today is because of that little guy! 🐶❤️
yes, I have a pet dove, and share her with many..she loves all people and is kind and peaceful. Yet, knowing you can not have a pet in prison..should make pet lovers decide not to be a felon...especially a second time. Get them to a pet and amazing grace, not more disgrace.
@@davidisrael9412 She must be so truly beautiful 💖🕊And the world symbol for peace!🕊💖
Thanks, & You and I were created in that image and to bring the message of peace to all. As the good book says in God there is no male or female we are all equal to fellowship with God. As Eve and Adam did. ") ok (:
My story is in relation and the defence of this young woman.
I’m 35, my best friend whom I met in junior high school, role call, confined in me only at the age of 22 that she was sexually abused at an age a little later on of 6. After examination of professional help she realised her self worth as an adult teenager and the early years of her 20’s was only of sex value towards males coz of what happened.
Her parents have no inkling to this day. From a family of religious background she wanted nothing more than to protect her parents.
In my opinion only (I’m not claiming to be right) of this video, With out question, the mother did not believe her daughter. The daughter had a coping mechanism that was destructive physically that complimented mentally.
If there was someone to blame, the people who didn’t investigate her claims thoroughly would be it.
But they could not have anticipated the truth.
Also She was born with addictive tendency. A lot of us are. We don’t know it until something horrific happens to us.
AND / OR no one believes us when we seek support and have to use what ever else is in us to survive and we pick up all sorts of abuse.
Why didn’t the father do more if he believed.
Support is crucial. Parents are crucial.
I AM pointing A finger yes, BUT not the way that’s nasty, BUT IT IS logically. I’m also saying AS PARENTS acknowledge YOUR mistake, accept responsibility and I absolutely can’t stress this enough, with all the love n kindness In the world forgive Your self. You only thought what u thought and have obviously spent the last however many years paying for it.
Not wanting to condemn ANYONE. But asking for EVERYONE to understand and recognise their part in results.
I'll tell ya Fran...you look fabulous for being almost 60! When Mary said your age, I serious couldn't believe it.
Stop breaking the law and you won't go to prison.
Maybe the 'law' should stop criminalizing minor infractions! I went to jail over my son borrowing a boom box. The kid decided he no longer wanted to be my son's friend, and showed up with the cops. Also easy to get hustled...if u do business u think is legit, but the other person does somethin' fishy, u could both get arrested....and stealing gas? U don't know the sitch....it's like , how hungry do u or your kids have to be before you steal some food? If it came down to being able to feed your kid, how long before u steal some bread?
Crazy concept!!
@@staceykersting705 you are NOT the father!
@mad ass I'm in the States...they stack up both on u sometimes. The politicians keep telling the voters there aren't enough jail beds...lol! Private prisons run by the good ol' boys in bed with the politicians.
@Nadine Schneider Privatizing of prisons, all that! These ppl are awfully naive....Must live clouded in white privilege. Look at all the top republicans getting away with so much grifting...Betsy DeVoss comes to mind!
Is it maybe because they're committing crimes? hmm?
MAYBE yup
PAAATRIARRCHREEEEE
You are misogynistic. Clearly this is the responsibility of the patriarchy. Drug dealers; even if they are women; cannot be held responsible for their actions. How dare you.
oh yeah i thought same
Be careful who u go to into a store with! U will be arrested for shoplifting if that person takes anything. Same goes for your kids... they could easily be charged with shop lifting, under age drinking....doesn't take much sometimes.
"I couldn't go back to Dad's because I robbed his house" - classic!
Is that the best a woman can get????
LMFAO!
I lost my mum and dad within just over a year from each other, my mum from cancer and my dad went from being a nurse to isolating himself drinking himself to death, he was told nooo
this was really hard to watch 😔! The stories of Fran, Donna and Bekki absolutely touched me!!! And I am so happy that all of them got a second chance 😊... it is quite easy to judge for some people out there and that bothers me.... life can be a real bee sometimes and some of us are lucky and some of us are not....
Nevertheless I am happy to see that there are people out there willing to help - these people make this planet a better place!!!
Good luck for you - Fran, Donna and Bekki - may life be better for all of you now than it has been before 😘! Sending you hugs from Germany 🤗
Beautiful comment
@@franoconnor4658 thank you 😊
After being released from prison, I think what works against you is being on probation. In theory, they're supposed to be supportive & helpful and help ease you back into life but they don't! Instead, you're treated with suspicion and distrust, as if you're still committing crimes, or will the first chance you get. Which is why the threat of being sent back to prison is constantly dangled over your head! It would be easier if you were, because you'd be one less case load. Someone having that much power and influence over your life at their leisure is a little too much for some to handle. You're afraid to go out and live your life because you feel like someone's always looking over your shoulder, or you're doing it yourself as if something's always lurking behind, just waiting for you to trip up! It's why some even violate on purpose.
What else could someone be relied on to do in that situation when you feel set up to fail right from the start, as if it was expected of you anyway? This may sound a bit extreme and far fetched to some , but mostly to people that have never been in that situation. Those of us who have will usually tell you, thats how it really is even now!
I'd so love a follow up on how these women went. If ever they see these comments, so much love and good vibes their way.
Hello Jus, I’m doing really well. Thanks for the good vibes they have worked :)
@@bekkimccormac3499I hope you’re still well, love your smile it’s infectious 😊
Drug addiction is an illness it’s more rehab is needed and doesn’t matter male or female the same is needed. Trauma in life makes you do stupid things one of them getting addicted to drugs to kill the pain. Hopefully these women will get the help they need to get their lives back on track. Less likely to offend again if they get proper help rather than locking them up and putting them back into society unhealed to reoffend.
Living with trauma is no joke , my heart goes out to you Ladies, keep your head up.
Ladies? Do you call male criminals "gentlemen"?
@Green Future
it seems you are accusing me of using "accusative ideology".
The rest I don't understand, Try fixing the grammar.
@@gingersam851 Beyond what I assume to be a single misspelling your comprehension problem with linguistically accurate grammar doesn't actually demand a rewrite.
@@So1ipse
Don't you mean "inaccurate"?
@@gingersam851 I would if he was treating me like a lady.
What an amazing story - well done to all involved and good luck!
People need someone to love. I remember someone being angry at a young man for having a dog when he was barely able to care for himself. I think that dog was all that kept him sane. Especially when people are so quick to judge.
Bring a living creature into your misery and poverty is definitely NOT the answer!!!
Very inspiring woman I see in this episode. We need more compassion in this world and be good to one another as if it's our last day together. I love people and I would go out of my way to help anyone I see needing help whether it's donating to a charity or a simple thing like helping someone carry their groceries I get like a euphoric feeling and feel really good. Shows like this just makes me love people even more and have even more compassion for peoples situations and how they ended up in them to begin with.
Please people we are all human beings whether we have black, blue or brown skin we are all ONE!
And when we say that we are ALL human beings, let's include men in that. There is so much sympathy for female drug dealers and users but pretty well none for men.
The biggest issue is there's no early intervention. Especially when it comes to survivor's of abuse both male and female. I've worked in the criminal justice system on and off for 10 years in a variety of different capacities. Early intervention and helping people find a way out of criminality is the key. Also compassion. The justice system is based on revenge, there's hardly any rehabilitation when it comes to prison. People go in one criminal and come out another kind. I've read 100s of prisoner files and the key theme is always an event in childhood that went ignored and unchecked. Most people do not want to live in a cycle of trauma, abuse, violence and criminality but some just can't see a way out or don't know a way out. I don't understand all the sexist comments. No one is saying men don't go to prison or men don't suffer, there are 1000s of shows about male criminality. ABC take the time to interview a few women and all the sexism starts. If you actually did a bit of research about why most women end up in prison, a lot can be linked back to addiction, family violence, child abuse and trauma, very similar to males in prison, with the main difference being that males are the main ones responsible for most abuse, family violence, white collar and blue collar crime. That's not sexism, that's facts.
@Gday mates Outstanding comment based on actual knowledge and research.
Gday mates so zero possibility that men could also have issues with addiction, family violence, trauma? You claim men are responsible but ignore the fact most have also been through these factors but while for women you count them as extenuating circumstances for men they are apparently irrelevant. That IS sexism.
@@gabe-po9yi no based on prejudices. Gday mates ignores the fact that men can also suffer abuse and trauma, and are often responsible for those acts because it's been done to them first.
@@bruggeman672 reread my comment. I'm talking about both genders needing help and early intervention. The only gendered comment I made is that most of these crimes are committed by men towards women and other men. That's fact. You are blinded to what I'm saying because you're looking for a reason to be angry and bite back. Read what I said a few more times. I know how important men's behaviour change programs are and I wish we spent more money on these things. Prevention is key.
@@bruggeman672 Did you miss the fact that the video is about WOMEN going to jail? Even so, Gday mates comment includes men as victims of abuse. Every time a comment is made about women being abused, some crybaby gent gets on to say that men are, toooooooo. Everybody knows that men are, toooooooo, but you know as well as I do that we men commit more violent acts against women than they do us - by far. Everybody also knows that abuse often begets abuse, which is why G’day mates’ focus is on prevention and treatment. The comment was insightful and knowledgeable, and a solution proffered. What’s yours?
Sad story but we all have to take responsibility for our actions.
Nadine thankyou for your constructive criticism and judging by your picture I need to defer to your worldly wisdom, Have a nice day.
Women don't take responsibility... They just find something to blame everything on
You sexist misogynist. How dare you suggest a drug dealer take responsibility. Hang your head in shame. Especially when the accused is female. Outrageous - suggesting women take responsibility for their actions. Haven't you heard of equality?
Disappointed with the way the ABC presented this story, may have had some credibility if it was not gender based.
crunchytheclown it’s not gender biase you fool it’s outlining issues towards women. What you expect them to all of a sudden pop some guy out and tell his story. Like dude just cuz you don’t give a fuck about women doesn’t mean we don’t ok. I’m sorry women in your life do what you think is bad things But sadly you don’t understand how humans work at all. You think we have free will your asadly mistaken and maybe you should get educated before making yourself look so stupid
I love this documentary. Thank you very much for making this episode.
14:30 Why would you not believe your own child when they tell you that they are being sexually abused.
MediaSock I was sexually abused by my brother on multiple occasions. Told my parents and they didn’t believe it. Instead supported my brother. Needless to say at age 50 I was going through therapy for it.
It's unfortunately very common, even if the child is believed, the offender will deny if confronted and manipulate their way out of any accusation. Many threaten to abandon families if they are exposed and long established power imbalances allow them to maintain position. Pedophiles are strategic, patient and play a long game.
@@janedoe7229 I went through the exact same thing. Both my brother and I were adopted at birth (different biological parents. He’s 2.5 years older than I.) My mom discovered me having sexual conversations with my boyfriend in 8th grade and questioned how I knew those things. I told her and she was in denial. Finally years later she believed me. She then took he and I to a therapist, but I was still scared for my life and lied to the therapist and his conclusion was my brother needed help but I didn’t. She’s incredibly remorseful now, but at the time it completely broke my relationship with her.
*I’m sorry you had to go*
*through what you did.* 💞
_It’s unfortunate how_
_common it is._ 💔
Stop the judging people who are standing on the high moral ground, some people can’t cope with sadness in their lives and turn to a way to fill an empty void .. while drugs aren’t the way to happiness ,as we know , it’s the way downwards to a misery unimaginable for most of us to comprehend..everyone needs a break .. I see hope through good people who do help others in need .i do know however that we all need to take responsibility for our actions from the insignificant to the serious ...
If a strange man touches you inappropriately, than smack him as hard as you can to live.
imagine choosing a dog over stable housing...
Imagine giving up your only source of love for housing.
"i was in prison four times, ive been to prison for drug dealing..."
she didnt do nuttin she was gub boy!
Everyone makes mistakes.
Yes I’ve been to jail myself and have heard from many women who have been through similar if not the same things, I believe that there will always be some that continue to commit crime and will go in and out for the rest of their lives. Yet know that there will be many women who will learn from their mistakes and just need to be given a chance to make things better, also having a home first is so important as it gives them the security, safety as this then will help them focus on the other things that everyone else is doing. I hope 🤞🏼 that these women will continue to do all the things that will help them fit into every day life.
I feel for this lady .She has gone through so much .
Every one in the comment section STOP JUDGING
don't trust people who don't like pets
Because they broke the law...?
Don't tell them the truth, play dumb and watch the shit show. Make sure you have popcorn handy
Why? What led to law breaking behaviour? Ultimately, this effects everyone, so ignoring 'cause' is as great a diservice as the outcomes. All i see is insult added to injury and these kinds of comments as a huge part of the collective problem.
@@willowway42
Well put @Willow
THNX
LOVE from Oslo 🙏🔮💙🎶💜❄🛸
Delai Lama Shh! You’re supposed to pretend you haven’t noticed that men are 17 times more likely than women to be sent to prison. Let’s also not mention the Yale University and U of Michigan law school studies showing that men receive significantly longer sentences compared to women convicted of the same offenses. It’s simply impolite to speak these truths openly.
@@willowway42 many people have been in similar situations as these women and didn't turn to drugs and crime as a result.
Thank you to the women for sharing their stories. Thank you to the women who help other women. Best wishes to them all.
I feel like Fran’s new place is nicer than my apartment 😂
Love Bekkie's dad. What a top bloke
If you commit the crime, you need to deal with the consequences. It is not criminalizing women.
If you do the crime, you must serve the time.
Definitely, but there have to be resources both to prevent the issues that lead to crime and to help reintegration into society, it's never going to be a perfect system and not everyone can or want to be helped, but more effort has to be put into it both for the benefit of these peoplle and society in general.
If the system spent that time rehabilitating and working on people's mental wellbeing they would return to society as a much better citizen then when they left.
The thing is you can't just move on and start again . Your record follows you forever.
I lived this life through a sibling. The stealing, the breaking in, cleaning out parents bank accounts. Certainly taught me what not to do in life. But people should be allowed to keep a pet. It's good responsibility and comfort when you're going through very hard times.
"Why are so many women going to jail?" Equality duhhh (bout time women start being treated like men have been)
I see that not a single female convict took advantage of the free weight room during their stints.
If the words in this video were changed from her, she & her's to him, he & his NOBODY would care but since it's poor helpless females people feel pity. STOP feeling pity for women - WE ARE NOT DEFENSELESS.
@@eloiselebler3045 Actually the VAST majority of the ones you list off as an "unless" are exactly the people with traumatic pasts. Most rapist has been abused themselves at some point. That doesn't mean they shouldn't go to prison though...
Does Australia carry out male gen tal mutilation for non medical reasons like the USA? In Europe men are admired for being hero gentlemen types, but since I've been online I've noticed lots of USA men spend too much time online whining on about women. Crying it isn't fair women this or that. Making youtube channels trying to blame women because their gen tals have become hardened and less sensitive.
@@SuzLa1 Women issues are important. Men's issues are not. Got it. Thanks for your insight.
Bekki, is a very beautiful lady, and I hope that she's done with the life of crime. SO bubbly and happy. I wish Her and her mom well.
Luv y'all Wonka..
Good on you Fran, your looking so good and I hope things work out well.
rosssilver it may seem funny to you but personally I am happy to see she is doing well, she looks the best I have seen her in years.
Prayers and love to these women and their families. Bekki, you are beautiful. Make a great life for yourself and make your family proud. X
Thank you ladies for sharing your stories. It means a lot as a woman understanding how and why we women choose the roads we do! Truly grateful from Aotearoa, New Zealand Kia Ora, Nga mihi x
Can't help Fran with housing because she has a small dog?!!! The apartment is too small for a tiny dog?!! Having a dog would help Fran get out and about to walk the dog, and that would be good for her.
She did get a place that accepts dogs. Not every place can do that.
Poor Fran. Her chuckles mask such a deep sadness. I hope fortune will shine on her.
I love the ending, a second chance and everyone felt good.
Why?
Prison is a business, and there is a new market, females prisoners.
Bottom line, dollars make sense.
That's true and it's also disgusting. Prisoners have become a commodity which is disgusting. It's slavery by a different name.
I love how supportive Becky's parents are
Hold violent women accountable
You are such good parents a loving family yes you not the only one people go through unimaginable things and though it's really heartbreaking we can't judge anyone be kind if you cont be kind don't say anything to hurt others
I wish these women all the best! They have served their time for their crimes and now it's time for life to go forward. A big hug for these women who have already suffered so much. xo
That first woman is totally traumatised from obvious causes. There have been respectable studies that prove that people are at a greater risk of the full spectrum of negative outcomes after the death of a loved one. That poor woman lost her husband and her son. She needed rehab. Not prison.
Women's and men's prisons are filled with traumatised people. Lets care about everyone. So many hugs and encouraging messages for the women. Not too many for men.
Uhhhhh....it's a documentary about female prisoners and ex prisoners. There are thousands of docos about male prisoners, on YT.
Social cultural &economic issues, loss of loved ones, abuse, lack of protection from caregivers,list is endless..i shed tears!
Yeah becoz women are so helpless Dont expect them to be anything else...... in your Endlessssss Lisssst
of Victim Culture!! jeez!!
@@topcop3788
I don't care either way man or woman.
You do the crime you should do the time.
And I also believe when a man or woman either one, get out of prison they should both be helped equally.
They also in their part they need to get their s*** together and prove themselves.
Man or woman
So wonderful getting a second chance at life and everyone deserve"s to feel good about themselves amagine how amazeing each of us humans truly are and no one should care about negitive comments it's just ignorantly said and who cares it's ur life now live do well God bless each of you 🌷
What a great insightful and heartfelt documentary
I found the blonde woman in purple shirt very genuine. I really found her as someone with incredible insight.
Or: she is a very good psychopath, I hope it's not the latter.
That first lady I don't excuse any drugs but I could not imagine losing on of your kids weather that be a young kid all a adult child he was still to young to die then the husband getting cancer I hope and pray this lady can turn her life around becuse at the end of the day a parent should not have to bury their kids
The support is pretty good in this in the uk its pretty bleak when leaving jails and trying to progress ♥️
What is even worse is when hospitals release patients to go live in the streets. They’re not criminals, just people who are poor and perhaps have no families. Depending upon how long they’ve been hospitalized and what for, they may have lost track or lost to death any family or friends who may have helped them. The most disgraceful thing I ever saw occurred on Veteran’s Day, (November) 1997 in NYC. The bus stopped our side the Veteran’s Hospital and a man attempted to board. He was wearing two hospital gowns, one in front, one in back, a beaten up old jacket several sizes too small, a pair of hospital issue slipper socks, and slide on style plastic shower sandals. He had a Metrocard that was expired, given him by the hospital, and a plastic bag containing two small containers of apple juice and a single slice of plastic wrapped wheat bread. He presented a paper with instructions to appear at a Veteran’s home in the Bronx on December 1st. Where he was supposed to go in-between was his problem. The driver was about to throw him out because he had no fare. A man in the front of the bus, also a veteran, paid his fare and just about everyone in the bus gave something towards food, a bed in a church run shelter, and some clothes. Otherwise, he’d have ended up right back in the hospital, under arrest, or worse, dead from exposure or violence.
tHATS SO GREAT!
Now women being sent to prison for committing a crime is sexist?
Putting these women in housing b4 other women in Domestic Violence who haven't broken the law and are struggling just as much is wrong and unfair..rewarding bad behavior is part of this massive problem with society these days... No accountability or responsibility for your own actions...blaming your childhood for your wrong doings is a cop out...Start rewarding GOOD behavior and stop cowering to those who use and abuse the system for their own selfish means
It's nice to see someone not only want help...but to actually get it. Prisons are a money bag for the rich and as long as that continues we will always have over crowding along with undeserved longer than required sentences being handed out. Man or woman...break the law and you have to face the consequences, that's obvious to anyone with a brain. Did a paper on this years ago (in the US) on why women were getting harsher sentences than men for the same crime and the majority of women weren't violent (most of the men were). My conclusion was that we have male judges handing these sentences down and YES...this may come as a shocker to some of you...these male judges are sexist. Of course this wasn't the same for everyone but it was something that should be looked in to. And no, I don't hate men....quite the opposite! Not a feminist or a Liberal either. I do however...believe in statistics and that's what they were saying at the time. Might do more research on this today to see if anything has changed.
Been to prison five times.
I'm not going back.
I wonder if she said that all five times 😎😎😎😎
Did you feel you were treated more unfairly than men? GL Hope life works out for you. It took a long time for me.
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Oh no hun
I've never been to prison!!
I was repeating what one of the inmates said.
She said she has been to prison 5 times and she is not going back again.
And so I was wondering if she said that all 5 times
I wish them all the very best, I hope they are doing well
Very Interesting 👍💯 and thank U✌️👏👏👏
Are women supposed to be above the law or something...? Did I miss that memo? Smdh
I know right. What good for the goose and all that. So much for women's lib??!!
Jail can only happen to dumbos who CHOOSE to break the law instead of CHOOSING to find a LEGAL way out of some disastrous social situation. ANY WOMAN today in Australia only has to knock on the door of ANY womens shelter or church or hospital or ring the magic hotline and she will be immediately assisted ... maybe not get an immediate bed, but certainly caring counsel, and soon after some emergency financial assistance and treatment and then temporary housing to keep her legal and safe and to help her get back up again. There's only one fork in the road to ever take: the criminal choice or a knock on the door and SINCERELY ASK for help. If ya ain't ready or smart enough for that, society kindly gives you a free bed and food in jail. Take your pick. When you get out, you've got the same choices again. Repeat until cured.
Bang on!! So many females would rather pretend to be helpless snowflake-VICTIMS. It's easier to scam society that way They teach boys and men to do it too. & you are right if too dumb for society just keep that sick corruption locked up far away from my kids!
Wow. You guys are uneducated on these matters. The services you speak of are seriously underfunded. There are over 100,000 people on waiting lists for homes in Australia. Drug rehabilitation centers also have waiting lists, and often wont take people who have conplex PTSD. It's not about sincerely asking for help, it's about whether or not services have room to help and hoping you are one of the lucky ones. Maybe you don't know this as you have never had to ask for help, may it stay that way.
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Yes, such services ARE seriously underfunded. But recidative crims like this woman above have NO-ONE to blame but herself. She had help, did not change. Had help, did not change. Had help, did not change. PTSD, my arse. Personal choice sweetie. Sure, low IQ, mental illnesses, but then society and themselves need to be protected from such boofheads.
Having an animal is not helpful. It's hard, but it's animal or home.
am I suppose to feel sorry for these women?
A better question is, why are so FEW women going to jail after committing crimes?
What a bore you are 😴😴😴
@@Liverpoolboy01 For stating the truth? A woman can kill her children and be let off. They can destroy a man's property, stab him, outright try to kill him, but the judge may not want to ruin her chances of a good career, so they get let off. You think that's okay?
Why do you think women shouldn't, or can't, be held accountable for their actions?
For the first woman, jail was a welcome circuit breaker to get her to stop dealing in ice and using ice. Ice kills people so jail saved her.
Bekki seems like such a kind soul, and knows the gravity of her actions. can't say that for all crims.
Can’t find the episode where men get sympathy....oh there isn’t one. I see now.
My heart goes out to Donna who faces discrimination in so many areas of her life.She has no doubt cut herself off not only from friends but family as well.The government could do many things to help but should immediately organise this pretty young black woman some restorative dental work.I have never been in this womans shoes but I have had experience with having bad or missing teeth.Its hard enough for Donna to face the world and succeed in staying out of prison surely giving her a smile she can be proud of is something all tax payers would support.
God Bless you Fran.Your not Alone
God Bless you all.
End the drug war
Absolutely... it's a health/mental health issue. The manufacturer of meth though should carry a custodial sentence, it is poison, mind body and soul.
You should never judge anyone as you have no idea what people have been through me. But life is about choices are if you choose an illegal one then you must pay the price.
Great work so much support and resources needed even more in this day and age where woman out of prison need opportunities, a safe place to live and be happy without living on survival mode hour by hour, day to day❤ Bless.
The problem is you can’t go to a doctor and ask for something to make you feel good
Why am I supposed to be sympathetic?
Midwest women with you all the way. I am not finding any either not a drop.
I was surprised Bekki never say she Sorry to her parents. I Believe she will SHOW them how sorry she is, hopefully she will be successful.
She probably said sorry the first 50 times she broke into her parents home and stole from them,,, saying sorry for the same mistake means nothing if it keeps happening. , but she can show them that she can do better and get her life on track, she can't change the past but theres time to change her future and prove to herself and her family that she can become a trust worthy productive member of society. I hope she succeeds .
Actually not enough of them are going to Jail compared to Men.
Weird title considering that the story is about just three women rather than the overall numbers of women going to prison.
Great content❤️
Wow.. can't believe all the negative comments! Its appalling to hear how nasty some people can be. Everyone has a story, & good on these ladies for being brave enough to speak publicly! Clearly they own their mistakes and bad choices.. Nobodies perfect & these ladies deserve another chance at life. Before you judge, take a good hard look in the mirror. I hope & pray these ladies have stability & are doing well with their new journey in life :)
I'm sure you would be advocating for them if they were men...
Jeezzz so sorry. Sometimes bad things just keep happening and you do want to deaden the pain.
When Prisoner Cell Block H started in 1979, there were only about 400 women in Australian jails. It's now about 4,000. That's the same number as here in the UK, even though we have nearly three times as many people.
Everyone deserves another chance or no one does.
Period.
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Wow the blonde girl seems so normal, what a shame she turns to the dark side :-(