The Prison Birth Project is an organization focused on reproductive justice, working to provide support, education and advocacy to women and girls at the intersection of the criminal justice system and motherhood.

Narratives

I only have my sister for support. My mom left me when I was 16 with my lil' sister to raise. I did a good job cuz she finished school and know she has 3 of her own kids and she takes care of my...

It's out there
far beyond the setting sun
farther yet than I have come
High above the tallest peak
for me. Yes only me to seek.
I want to be content.
where...

I don’t know why life takes the turns that it does, I don’t know what my purpose is and what lesson I’m supposed to be learning. I don’t know what my future holds but I do know that I want to be...

-85% of women in prison are mothers.

-For every $1 spent on higher education in MA .95 is spent in the Department of Corrections.

Upcoming Events

05/08/2010 - 7:30pm

A Multigenerational Feast of Song
Music written and performed by Women Celebrating the Beauty and Magic of Women’s Creativity

SATURDAY MAY 8th
7:30pm
Edwards Church
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05/01/2010 - 9:00pm

KEEP UR HEAD UP! is an about to be legendary queer dance party and fundraiser for the prison birth project (suggested donation $10, no one turned away for lack of funds).

After the...

05/01/2010 - 4:00pm

The Prison Birth Project Knit-a-thon. Help Raise $10,000.One Stich at a Time!
Contact: knit@theprisonbirthproject.org
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