Revisiting effective classification strategies for women offenders in Canada

More research is needed with respect to classification of women offenders in Canada. Consideration of women as a heterogeneous group, distinct from their male counterparts, is essential to the provision of effective correctional services.

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Published in:Feminism & psychology 2004-05, Vol.14 (2), p.231-236
Main Author: Blanchette, Kelley
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Canada
Classification
Feminism
Gender
Needs assessment
Offenders
Preventive programmes
Prisoners
Prisons
Psychiatry
Psychology
Recidivism
Rehabilitation of criminals
Risk assessment
Women
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Summary:More research is needed with respect to classification of women offenders in Canada. Consideration of women as a heterogeneous group, distinct from their male counterparts, is essential to the provision of effective correctional services.
ISSN:0959-3535
1461-7161