Updated at 2:05 p.m. on May 13
Georgia is one of six states that allows female inmates to be shackled during labor and after giving birth, a practice that presents multiple opportunities for complications and can endanger both the mother and child.
But in part because of Pamela Winn’s efforts, there soon will be just five states allowing for shackling of inmates in labor and immediately following giving birth.
Read this story for free
To continue reading, sign up for our newsletters and get unlimited access to WABE.org
We won't share your information with outside organizations Why am I seeing this?
