Understanding Women’s Imprisonment in Australia

This article examines women’s imprisonment in Australia through a feminist multifocal lens. We consider female prisoners’ gendered needs, especially “the triumvirate” of victimization, substance abuse, and mental illness. We also acknowledge the importance of taking an intersectional approach, with...

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Autor principal: Bartels, Lorana (Autor)
Otros Autores: Easteal, Patricia Weiser ; Westgate, Robyn
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2020
En: Women & criminal justice
Año: 2020, Volumen: 30, Número: 3, Páginas: 204-219
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Australia
Australians
Indigenous
Prisoners
Trauma
Victimization
Women
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Sumario:This article examines women’s imprisonment in Australia through a feminist multifocal lens. We consider female prisoners’ gendered needs, especially “the triumvirate” of victimization, substance abuse, and mental illness. We also acknowledge the importance of taking an intersectional approach, with particular reference to Indigenous women. We identify recent developments in Australian corrections policies and programs, especially trauma-informed care, mental health programs, children/parenting, education and work, and post-release support. Although we commend initiatives to support women during and after custody, we question the need to send most of them there in the first place, as we are concerned about the ability of any prison to provide an environment conducive to healing.
ISSN:1541-0323
DOI:10.1080/08974454.2019.1657550