Working with women offenders in correctional institutions / Joann Brown Morton.

Author/creator Morton, Joann B.
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : American Correctional Association, ©2004.
Descriptionxiii, 441 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Women prisoners--United States.
Female offenders--United States.
Female offenders--Rehabilitation. --United States.

Contents 1. Historical perspectives on women offenders -- 2. Legal issues for staff and women offenders -- 3. Women and society : perspectives on sex and gender -- 4. Profiling female criminality and the characteristics of incarcerated women -- 5. Functional operations in a women's facility -- 6. Women and abuse -- 7. Mothers in prison -- 8. Physical health issues of women offenders -- 9. Mental health issues of women offenders -- 10. Security and supervision for women offenders
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 377-402) and indexes.
LCCN 2003062832
ISBN1569912114 (pbk.)
ISBN9781569912119 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV9471 .M68 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold