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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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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1989
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American journal of criminal justice
Year: 1989, Volume: 13, Issue: 2, Pages: 228-239 |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 1936-1351 |
DOI: | 10.1007/BF02887511 |