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California Spends Millions to Continue Incarcerating Aging Women

One in five imprisoned women in California is over the age of fifty, according to a March 2026 report by Victoria Law for The Appeal. “Although data from the prison system shows that recidivism rates decline with age,” Law wrote, “the state spends up t…

One in five imprisoned women in California is over the age of fifty, according to a March 2026 report by Victoria Law for The Appeal. “Although data from the prison system shows that recidivism rates decline with age,” Law wrote, “the state spends up to $300 million each year incarcerating…

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