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Publication Date: December 2003
Publisher: Center for Law and Social Policy
Author(s): Amy Hirsch
Research Area: Social conditions
Type: Report
Coverage: Pennsylvania
Abstract:
This report consists of interviews of 26 women with drug convictions and of staff in the criminal justice system in the state of Pennsylvania. These women are banned from ever receiving cash assistance or food stamps, no matter what they do, because they have felony drug convictions. Federal law allows states to opt-out of the ban, but requires them to pass legislation in order to do so. At least 27 states have taken the option to support women in recovery. (Originally published in 1999.)