Women in Prison

Women in Prison
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 9781576079300
ISBN-13 : 1576079309
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Book Synopsis Women in Prison by : Cyndi Banks

Download or read book Women in Prison written by Cyndi Banks and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2003-03-24 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise survey of the treatment of jailed women in America since the early 1800s, their unique problems, the effect on their families, and the state of prisons today. Focusing on an often overlooked subject, this volume explores women's incarceration, from the first women-only prison to modern state-of-the-art facilities. It explores controversies, problems, and solutions, such as excessive discipline, the lack of training programs, sexual abuse, medical services, and visitation policies. The book also investigates key issues such as the background of inmates, the disproportionate number of African American and Hispanic prisoners because of the "war on drugs," and how women cope with the separation from their children and families. A full chapter is devoted to important people and events, from the first female jail keeper in 1822 to changing prison goals and the impact of feminism.


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