Pregnant Prisoners
Jan 16 2007, Charu

A new program initiated in Kentucky Jail asks the female jail inmates to take a pregnancy test, in order to identify pregnant ones. Began in September, this program is aimed at providing best possible care to the would-be-mommies.
Once declared...

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