The power of storytelling: the experiences of incarcerated women sharing their stories

Women are the fastest growing prison population in the United States. Women who are incarcerated are characterized by significant mental health needs and intense societal stigma. Despite such vulnerabilities, little is known about their experiences or the pathways that lead them toward recovery and...

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Authors: Bove, Andrew (Author) ; Tryon, Rebecca (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
In: International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
Year: 2018, Volume: 62, Issue: 15, Pages: 4814-4833
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Storytelling
Incarcerated women
Identity
Stigma
Prison program
Gender informed

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