A recent study criticized the quality of reproductive healthcare at Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility, the region's only women's jail. The San Diego County Sheriff's Office refuted the findings, claiming the study was incomplete and based on a small sample size.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is disputing a recent study that criticizes the quality of reproductive healthcare at Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility, the region’s only women’s jail.
The study found that incarcerated women at Las Colinas face numerous obstacles in accessing reproductive care, including significant delays in treatment, the presence of deputies during examinations, inexperienced staff, and what the study describes as “punishment and mistreatment” for seeking care. The authors conclude that a common theme across all types of reproductive health services examined, whether preventive care or pregnancy support, was the experience of significant barriers in requesting care and lengthy delays in receiving care. In response to the study, the Sheriff’s Office issued a statement arguing that the findings are not complete or reflective of their standards and practices. They point out that researchers interviewed only 34 women at the jail, a sample size deemed too small to be significant. The statement also claims that the findings rely solely on subjective accounts that were not supported by medical records, staff testimony, or independent verification. Despite this, the Sheriff’s Office states that they take the report’s criticisms seriously and are reviewing their practices to ensure consistent service delivery. An Urban Institute spokesperson told the Union-Tribune that the authors stand by their research and believe the women’s accounts provide valuable insight into how reproductive health services at Las Colinas can be improved. They emphasized their commitment to rigorous research standards and transparency with jail staff and Sheriff’s Office leadership throughout the process.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE JAIL LAS COLINAS DETENTION FACILITY SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF's OFFICE STUDY
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