lessons learned
... problem - for those with severe substance abuse problems 90% of criminal activity related to alcohol, drugs, or both ...
... problem - for those with severe substance abuse problems 90% of criminal activity related to alcohol, drugs, or both ...
Commission on Girls and Women in the Criminal Justice System
... report having at least one dependent, while only 33 percent of male drug offenders report having at least one dependent. In all, 2,134 female offenders in Alabama reported having 3,257 dependents (as of May 2007). The Department of Human Resources reports that foster parent care because of parent dr ...
... report having at least one dependent, while only 33 percent of male drug offenders report having at least one dependent. In all, 2,134 female offenders in Alabama reported having 3,257 dependents (as of May 2007). The Department of Human Resources reports that foster parent care because of parent dr ...
Dr. Bloom`s Power Point
... and support they need to succeed in the community. Communities should be provided with the necessary resources to assist women and their families. Public policies should promote family and community well-being. ...
... and support they need to succeed in the community. Communities should be provided with the necessary resources to assist women and their families. Public policies should promote family and community well-being. ...
Gender-responsive programming for women offenders - CSC-SCC
... positive outcomes to programs that targeted specific or multiple needs and provided continuums of care. Participants cited program staffing characteristics, the acquisition of skills, involvement in program delivery, and the influence of a social network or peer group as important aspects of success ...
... positive outcomes to programs that targeted specific or multiple needs and provided continuums of care. Participants cited program staffing characteristics, the acquisition of skills, involvement in program delivery, and the influence of a social network or peer group as important aspects of success ...
evaluate
... Official crime statistics indicate there are significant gender differences in the commission of crime. Only about 20% of convicted offenders are female, and they are far less likely to commit homicide, carryout violent crime or be repeat offenders. However, some sociologists believe that these stat ...
... Official crime statistics indicate there are significant gender differences in the commission of crime. Only about 20% of convicted offenders are female, and they are far less likely to commit homicide, carryout violent crime or be repeat offenders. However, some sociologists believe that these stat ...
women behind bars - Rivier University
... In addition in a prison setting where the power differential is so great it is likely that many victims will not report custodial sexual abuse. Many of the women who are sexually abused in prisons have a history of being victimized and sexually abused which makes them more vulnerable. Even when case ...
... In addition in a prison setting where the power differential is so great it is likely that many victims will not report custodial sexual abuse. Many of the women who are sexually abused in prisons have a history of being victimized and sexually abused which makes them more vulnerable. Even when case ...
Gender and Crime - Amazon Web Services
... Females who are most likely to become criminal are those who have not had, or have rejected, the 'gender deal'. Females who have been in care, thrown out of home, or have rejected 'normal' family life, are the most likely to be lawbreakers. ...
... Females who are most likely to become criminal are those who have not had, or have rejected, the 'gender deal'. Females who have been in care, thrown out of home, or have rejected 'normal' family life, are the most likely to be lawbreakers. ...
Women and Addiction
... 45-85% of battered women meet criteria Co-morbidity for PTSD and substance use disorders is 2-3xs higher for females ...
... 45-85% of battered women meet criteria Co-morbidity for PTSD and substance use disorders is 2-3xs higher for females ...
Gender & Gangs - Northern Illinois University
... Inconsistent with expectations for femininity Sanctions for gender violations results in a “Double Bind” deviant enough for gang member not too deviant for being a girl Gender Inequality Objectification of ♀ (dating, sexing in, etc.) Victimization by homies Exiting ♀ membership more likely to be ado ...
... Inconsistent with expectations for femininity Sanctions for gender violations results in a “Double Bind” deviant enough for gang member not too deviant for being a girl Gender Inequality Objectification of ♀ (dating, sexing in, etc.) Victimization by homies Exiting ♀ membership more likely to be ado ...
`What Works` and community sentences for women offenders
... delivery of programmes. But evidence for these assumed similarities is not conclusive and there is much evidence to "Confirm differences between the social circumstances, needs and possible motivations of male and female offenders" (Gelsthorpe 2001). A more radical criticism of cognitive behavioural ...
... delivery of programmes. But evidence for these assumed similarities is not conclusive and there is much evidence to "Confirm differences between the social circumstances, needs and possible motivations of male and female offenders" (Gelsthorpe 2001). A more radical criticism of cognitive behavioural ...
Matters Arising from the Minutes Women and Girls at Risk Alliance A
... of drugs and alcohol, street sex work, homelessness and other poor life trajectories. We know that the risk factors for such women and girls are multiple and frequently extreme and the services that aim to support them too often fail: at worst, some services can have the effect of reinforcing earlie ...
... of drugs and alcohol, street sex work, homelessness and other poor life trajectories. We know that the risk factors for such women and girls are multiple and frequently extreme and the services that aim to support them too often fail: at worst, some services can have the effect of reinforcing earlie ...
Victimization Theories - Washington State University
... The increase in prisoners can be attributed to a number of factors, the most important of which were the sharp rise in incarceration for drug-related offenses, increased parole revocation and longer sentences for those convicted of crimes. ...
... The increase in prisoners can be attributed to a number of factors, the most important of which were the sharp rise in incarceration for drug-related offenses, increased parole revocation and longer sentences for those convicted of crimes. ...
Pattern and trends
... have broken the law and that middle class crimes can often be very serious indeed. For example, Murphy et al (1990) showed that football hooliganism is not limited to the working classes and Pearson (1987) found that drug offences occur in all social classes. White collar crime and corporate offence ...
... have broken the law and that middle class crimes can often be very serious indeed. For example, Murphy et al (1990) showed that football hooliganism is not limited to the working classes and Pearson (1987) found that drug offences occur in all social classes. White collar crime and corporate offence ...
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – CRIME DATA Professor: Wesley Jennings
... Specifically, the Bachman article compared the NCVS and the National Violence Against Women Survey in terms of the relative risk of intimate partner violence for women by age, income, and race. Violence ...
... Specifically, the Bachman article compared the NCVS and the National Violence Against Women Survey in terms of the relative risk of intimate partner violence for women by age, income, and race. Violence ...
Gender & Criminal Justice
... Individual characteristics (race, class, gender, age, etc.) Situational characteristics/Legal variables (seriousness of the offense, victim-offender relationship, etc.) ...
... Individual characteristics (race, class, gender, age, etc.) Situational characteristics/Legal variables (seriousness of the offense, victim-offender relationship, etc.) ...
In the Underworld: Women in Crime
... rises as well (213) »3) Female property and violent crime rise and fall together, just as male crime does ...
... rises as well (213) »3) Female property and violent crime rise and fall together, just as male crime does ...
Social Construction of Reality
... stations reported a surge of violence against elderly people. This crime wave lasted about 7 weeks- especially during November and December of 1976 ...
... stations reported a surge of violence against elderly people. This crime wave lasted about 7 weeks- especially during November and December of 1976 ...
C101Su11wk4-class%20notes
... 2. Lifestyle choices influence the likelihood of someone being in public places 3. Offenders and their victims often share the same demographic profile 4. Lifestyle choices influence victimization Routine Activities Theory Likelihood of victimization dependent on the daily activities of people When ...
... 2. Lifestyle choices influence the likelihood of someone being in public places 3. Offenders and their victims often share the same demographic profile 4. Lifestyle choices influence victimization Routine Activities Theory Likelihood of victimization dependent on the daily activities of people When ...
Public Safety, Sentencing and Incarceration Reform Caucus
... help or associate with those who sell drugs. The length of a sentence usually depends on the quantity of drugs a person possesses or distributes. Where a person is charged with conspiracy in a drug crime, sentences often reflect the total amount of drugs possessed or sold by everyone in the operatio ...
... help or associate with those who sell drugs. The length of a sentence usually depends on the quantity of drugs a person possesses or distributes. Where a person is charged with conspiracy in a drug crime, sentences often reflect the total amount of drugs possessed or sold by everyone in the operatio ...
Person specification
... A recognised qualification in social work/housing or counselling qualification. ...
... A recognised qualification in social work/housing or counselling qualification. ...
Gender Issues and Offending - Geography
... 1) What similar beliefs might these sociologists have on crime? 2) How might this effect their research into criminal activity and their representation of gender? 3) Why might males sociologists find it difficult to research female offenders? ...
... 1) What similar beliefs might these sociologists have on crime? 2) How might this effect their research into criminal activity and their representation of gender? 3) Why might males sociologists find it difficult to research female offenders? ...
Week 14 Gender and Crime - University of Hawaii at Hilo
... source of total growth among female inmates. ...
... source of total growth among female inmates. ...