The needs and experiences of women in sexually integrated prisons

Three issues were considered in this evaluation of the usefulness of co-corrections: violence, over-management and policies about sexuality. A study of one sexually integrated prison showed that co-corrections has both advantages and disadvantages for women. Inmates and staff were included in the re...

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Main Author: Mahan, Sue (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 1989
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 1989, Volume: 13, Issue: 2, Pages: 228-239
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Keywords:
Male Inmate
Female Inmate
Living Unit
Federal Bureau
Staff Member
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Summary:Three issues were considered in this evaluation of the usefulness of co-corrections: violence, over-management and policies about sexuality. A study of one sexually integrated prison showed that co-corrections has both advantages and disadvantages for women. Inmates and staff were included in the research. Survey and anecdotal data were collected. The strengths of co-corrections were described from the data along with some suggestions for overcoming the weaknesses.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/BF02887511