Following strict rules is especially tough for the 89% of women on probation. They find it hard to balance travel and program commitments with caregiving responsibilities, like arranging childcare for mandatory meetings. Formerly incarcerated women, dealing with higher homelessness rates than men, face added challenges in reintegrating and complying with supervision.
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