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A Summary of Research, Practice, and Guiding Principles for Women Offenders.
The Gender-Responsive Strategies Project: Approach and Findings
A Summary of Research, Practice, and Guiding Principles for Women Offenders.
The Gender-Responsive Strategies Project: Approach and Findings
Publication year:
2005
| Cataloged on:
Oct. 31, 2006
ANNOTATION: Reviews information on gender-specific policies, programs, and services in corrections. Topics covered by this bulletin include: the Gender-Responsive Strategies Project -- approach and findings; defining gender responsiveness; national profile of women offenders; the foundation for the principles a new vision -- six guiding principles for a gender-responsive criminal justice system; general strategies for implementing guiding principles; gender-responsive policy elements; and conclusion -- addressing the realities of women's lives is the key to improved outcomes.
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