Gender Responsive Advisory Committee Website

Over the past decade, research regarding gender-responsive, trauma informed care during incarceration has built a strong body of evidence demonstrating a number of reasons why implementing sound policy promotes safe jails.   Los Angeles County has acknowledged the need for gender responsive jails. The research shows the most effective way to prevent recidivism and promote permanent lifestyle changes with justice-involved women is through an approach that is both gender responsive and trauma informed. This website provides a space where the Los Angeles County Gender Responsive Advisory Committee members and members of the public can access vital information on Gender Responsive Criminal Justice Systems, policies, and supporting research.