The Criminal Justice System And Women

Author : Emma Milne,Karen Brennan,Nigel South,Jackie Turton
Publisher : Springer
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319767741

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Women and the Criminal Justice System by Emma Milne,Karen Brennan,Nigel South,Jackie Turton Pdf

Bringing together academics and professionals, this edited collection considers key issues in current criminal justice policy and practice related specifically to women to answer the important question: are women being failed by the criminal justice system? In a landscape where women’s involvement in the criminal justice system still tends to be ignored or lost in discussions about men, contributors place special emphasis on women as both victims and offenders. The chapters cover a wide range of topics relating to women and crime, including: violent and sexual victimisation, violent offending, sentencing and punishment, and rape myths. Since the peak of feminist criminal justice scholarship in the 1990s, the place of women in the criminal justice system has arguably slipped down the agenda and the authors of this collection draw on original research to make the compelling case for a swift remedy to this. Drawing on recent academic studies and professional experience to set an agenda for future research – as well as legal and policy reform – this book injects new life into the dialogue surrounding women and the criminal justice system. Innovative and timely, this collection of essays holds broad appeal to academics and practitioners, as well as students of criminology, criminal justice and law, and all those with an interest in feminism, justice, and inequality.

Author : Tina L. Freiburger,Catherine D. Marcum
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781482260502

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Women in the Criminal Justice System by Tina L. Freiburger,Catherine D. Marcum Pdf

Women in the Criminal Justice System: Tracking the Journey of Females and Crime provides a rare up-to-date examination of women both as offenders and employees in the criminal justice system. While the crime rate in the United States is currently decreasing, the rate of female incarceration is rising. Female participation in the criminal justice wo

Author : Katherine Stuart van Wormer,Clemens Bartollas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000515978

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Women and the Criminal Justice System by Katherine Stuart van Wormer,Clemens Bartollas Pdf

This book presents an up-to-date analysis of women as victims of crime, as individuals under justice system supervision, and as professionals in the field. The text features an empowerment approach that is unified by underlying themes of the intersection of gender, race, and class; and evidence-based research. Personal narratives supplement research and statistics to help students connect the text material with real-life situations. This new edition is informed by consideration of major ongoing social movements such as #MeToo, Black Lives Matter, and the fight to reduce mass incarceration. The text stresses contemporary topics such as recognition of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues in juvenile and adult facilities; the introduction of trauma-informed care in detention centers and prisons; the criminalization of Black girls and women; the effects of an increasingly militarized police culture; and the contributions of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and other influential women. With its emphasis on critical thinking, this text is ideal for undergraduate courses concerning women in the justice system.

Author : Barbara R. Price,Natalie J. Sokoloff
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063692979

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The Criminal Justice System and Women by Barbara R. Price,Natalie J. Sokoloff Pdf

"The book looks at the underlying social, economic, racial, and cultural conditions of society and how they impact on women throughout society and the criminal justice system."--Publisher's description.

Author : Lee H. Bowker,Meda Chesney-Lind,Joy Pollock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Psychology
ISBN : UOM:39015016181136

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Women, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System by Lee H. Bowker,Meda Chesney-Lind,Joy Pollock Pdf

Author : Jane Barker,D. Scharie Tavcer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
ISBN : 1774623447

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Women and the Criminal Justice System by Jane Barker,D. Scharie Tavcer Pdf

"This title is the only text of its kind that covers female offenders, victims, and workers in a single resource. It features a breadth of perspectives from authors and academics located across Canada, giving this edition a well-rounded, in-depth approach."--

Author : Susan F. Sharp,Susan Marcus-Mendoza,Kathleen Cameron,Elycia S. Daniel-Roberson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Female offenders
ISBN : 1594600317

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Across the Spectrum of Women and Crime by Susan F. Sharp,Susan Marcus-Mendoza,Kathleen Cameron,Elycia S. Daniel-Roberson Pdf

This interdisciplinary volume explores various dimensions of female offending and the underlying gender assumptions inherent in this phenomenon. The readings are original research written for this book, incorporating various methodologies including case studies, in-depth interviews, and analyses of large state and national data sets. Grounded in feminist theory, the collection is divided into three sections. The first focuses on theoretical perspectives on women and crime from a feminist approach. The importance of investigating the intersection of race, class, gender, ability status, and sexual orientation is addressed in a number of the readings, as well as an examination of the ways society has failed these women. The second section focuses on varieties of female offending. These include an in-depth exploration of women who kill their children, as well as an examination of how women involved in the methamphetamine trade view themselves. Other readings include women who move from legal sex work into prostitution and women who become suicide bombers. The final section of the book is focused on how the system responds to women who offend. Chapters include such intriguing topics as wrongful convictions, how women experience incarceration (including health treatment), second chance grandparenting, and a qualitative study focused on recidivism and reintegration. Each chapter contains discussion questions. PowerPoint slides are available upon adoption. Sample slides from the full 280-slide presentation are available to view here. Email [email protected] for more information.

Author : Anne Worrall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134958191

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Offending Women by Anne Worrall Pdf

A useful theoretical analysis of the discourse surrounding women's deviancy. Based on hundreds of interviews with magistrates, solicitors, psychiatrists, probabtion officers, and particularly female lawbreakers themselves this book is key for those studying criminology and women's studies as well as for practitioners.

Author : Marilyn D. McShane,Ming-Li Hsieh
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781543831139

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Women and Criminal Justice by Marilyn D. McShane,Ming-Li Hsieh Pdf

Women and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive view of how gender, race, and class affect the status of women in the context of policing, courts, and corrections. Systematic and engaging, Hsieh and McShane integrate the perspectives and experiences of women who are employed in the criminal justice system, as well as those who are offenders or victims of crime. Written specifically for the undergraduate course, Women and Criminal Justice opens a window onto the historical and contemporary landscape of the criminal justice system from the perspective of women. New to the Second Edition: A fresh approach to topical themes: The challenges of measuring risk of rape and human trafficking Social learning as an explanation of battering Motherhood on trial Female parolee/probationer needs and experiences Factors leading to increased system involvement When women work in men’s criminal justice arena The #Metoo Movement and its impact The changing complexion of American culture Professors and student will benefit from: Clear examples of the problems facing women from diverse perspectives drawn from history, law, criminal justice, and criminology The incorporation of evidence-based practices and cutting-edge research findings Understanding challenges and barriers that inhibit or enable women’s access to opportunities in the criminal justice system and in the workplace Developing creative thinking and problem-solving strategies across controversial issues surrounding gender and crime A raised awareness of gender inequity and inequality local, nationally and globally Additional resources from media, popular culture, and online outlets Teaching materials Include: Instructor’s manual with syllabi, additional assignments for students, and many teaching tips for the course. Extensive chapter-by-chapter outlines Complete test bank with a variety of assessments PowerPoint lecture slides keyed to the text and providing additional assignments

Author : Jane Barker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Female offenders
ISBN : OCLC:1097631277

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Women and the Criminal Justice System by Jane Barker Pdf

Author : Katherine S. Van Wormer,Clemens Bartollas
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Law
ISBN : IND:30000087145391

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Women and the Criminal Justice System by Katherine S. Van Wormer,Clemens Bartollas Pdf

This text examines the various roles of women in the criminal justice system against a social context in which women are oppressed. The text examines the following three roles of women in criminal justice: *Women as victims of crimes *Women as criminals convicted and sentenced for crimes *Women as workers in various agencies in the criminal justice system This text emphasizes content on gender and ethnic diversity and on the strengths of oppressed people, especially women of color. A wide range of issues are covered, including: the rate of early childhood sexual abuse, victimization in female inmates, priest abuse of girls, female inmate rape by male prison guard, and obstacles for women lawyers achieving partnerships in their firms. The authors provide a wealth of recent data drawn from both domestic and international human rights sources, as well as from personal interviews. The final portion of the text describes women's setbacks in entering the traditionally male dominated fields of policing, the law, and corrections. if people are given half a chance, they can draw on their own resources to heal from the past and build for the future. This empowerment approach is already prominent in the social work field and widely used in victim treatment programs for working with female offenders.

Author : Russell Immarigeon
Publisher : Civic Research Institute, Inc.
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Children of women prisoners
ISBN : 9781887554527

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Women and Girls in the Criminal Justice System by Russell Immarigeon Pdf

For many years, sentenced women were ignored or neglected, locked up in male surroundings, or lost among caseloads of men. Today, however, there are systemic approaches and interventions designed especially to meet the needs of this population. Women and Girls in the Criminal Justice System provides essential practice guidance for professionals who deal with the problems of female offenders--criminal justice policymakers; correctional administrators; probation and parole officials; ATI program administrators; vocational program agency heads, social workers; mental health clinician; judges. This authoritative guide from the editor of Women, Girls & Criminal Justice distills the best thinking of leading practitioners and researchers--all in a convenient single resource that puts a wealth of information within easy reach.--Publisher description.

Author : Loraine Gelsthorpe,Carol Hedderman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1447328787

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Women, Crime and Criminal Justice by Loraine Gelsthorpe,Carol Hedderman Pdf

Cowritten by two scholars with experience working in governmental criminal justice roles, this book reflects on the theme of gender in thinking about pathways both into and out of crime. Loraine Gelsthorpe and Carol Hedderman draw on new empirical evidence concerning both female crime persisters and desisters to explore the limitations of the application of general desistance theory to women specifically, while also looking at what works in preventing further crime with both women and men. Further addressing concerns that "what works" has been defined too narrowly in terms of an exclusive focus on offending as an outcome, Women, Crime and Criminal Justice delves into cutting-edge developments in the increasingly politicized field of criminal justice to set out new agendas for diverse areas of criminology, suggesting appropriate approaches for the future and never losing its focus on women.

Author : Meda Chesney-Lind,Lisa Pasko
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781412996709

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Girls, Women, and Crime by Meda Chesney-Lind,Lisa Pasko Pdf

A compilation of journal articles on the female offender written by leading researchers in the field of criminology and women's studies. Reveals the complex worlds females in the criminal justice system must often negotiate.

Author : Susan L. Miller
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1998-02-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780761907145

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Crime Control and Women by Susan L. Miller Pdf

Miller's book makes clear the limitations of criminal justice policies which take no account of the effect on citizens who vary by gender, race and social class. Contributors show how desired social change can result from human and just practices.