Alternatives to Women's ImprisonmentCarlen (criminology, U. of Keele, UK) examines some of the fundamental issues concerning custodial and non-custodial penalties. She reports on existing provisions for women in England and Wales, innovative projects in other countries, and the impediments, both ideological and political, to reducing the female prison population. Finally, she outlines a strategy for the abolition of women's imprisonment. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
Contents
current trends | 10 |
preparing women for release | 17 |
accommodation for women | 40 |
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Criminology: A Sociological Introduction Eamonn Carrabine,Maggy Lee,Nigel South,Pam Cox,Ken Plummer No preview available - 2008 |
Female Offenders: Critical Perspectives and Effective Interventions Ruth T. Zaplin Limited preview - 2008 |