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Recidivism Among Women. Margret Ebrahim CHHS 302 25 April 2012 . Parole Office 365 Victor St. Ste. P Salinas, Ca. 93907 831.422.2043. The Issue. Important on two levels Rate of growth of the incarceration of women AB 109 Law April 4, 2011.
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Recidivism Among Women Margret Ebrahim CHHS 302 25 April 2012 Parole Office 365 Victor St. Ste. P Salinas, Ca. 93907 831.422.2043
The Issue • Important on two levels • Rate of growth of the incarceration of women • AB 109 Law • April 4, 2011 http://cdn.madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/female-prisoners.jpg
Contributing Factors • Underlying Issues • Emotional Component • Drug addiction • Domestic Violence • Rape • Sexual Abuse • Physical Abuse http://www.dipity.com/tickr/Flickr_inmates/
Homeward Bound “It is well documented that former prisoners suffer from many “civil disabilities,” such as statutory restrictions placed: public and private employment, voting, eligibility for public assistance and public housing, financial aid to attend college, parenting and divorce, firearm ownership, criminal registration, and the like”(Lebel, 2011,p. 66)
What Works Hope Bridge Program INSIGHT Safer Foundation http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-snPvSiyt900/Tu9K688CloI/AAAAAAAAAMU/SQ2rDUuxw8M/s1600/SolutionsSign.jpeg
Reintegration http://www.urban.org/images/reintegration-conference.jpg
Reference • LeBel, T.P. (2011). If one doesn’t get you another one will: Formerly incarcerated persons’ perceptions of discrimination. The Prison Journal, 92(1), 63-87. doi: 10.1177/0032885511429243.