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“I don’t care if it’s a month off. Find a way to be ready.”

A three-week inquest found Ms Smith, from Braintree, was not kept safe and staff failures to recognise that she was autistic had a "profound impact" on her care.

The Wall Street Journal has reported on detainees experiencing harsh treatment, including beatings, psychological abuse, food deprivation, crowded and unsanitary conditions, and being denied requests for medical care and legal counsel.

Economists examining the widening gap say there are likely several factors at play, including the high cost and scarce availability of affordable child care.

In such a scenario, experts say messaging becomes extremely important to keep the drumbeat going to change norms and to make people more aware of the need to take care of their girls and mothers.