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The aim is to explore how anti-drug legislation has contributed to the rising rates of female incarceration and propose reforms.

June 3, 2026Open Access

Anti-Drug Legislation and the Rising Incarceration of Women: Recommendations for Future Sentencing Reform

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The aim is to explore how anti-drug legislation has contributed to the rising rates of female incarceration and propose reforms.
Analyzed the evolution of drug sentencing policy since 1986.
Examined characteristics of incarcerated women and their involvement in the drug trade.
Discussed the impact of minimum sentencing laws on female incarceration rates.
Female incarceration rates have increased significantly in the past 20 years due to strict drug policies.
The interaction between women in the drug trade and sentencing laws has exacerbated their incarceration.
Recommendations for a more equitable drug sentencing system are provided based on these findings.

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This article examines drug sentencing's impact on female incarceration, suggesting reforms for a fairer system.

Charlotte L. Hamilton (2005) studied this question.

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