Sex matters: a gender-specific standard for cross-gender searches of inmates
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The author argues in favor of a gender-specific standard to determine the physical and psychological harm suffered by female prisoners when undergoing cross-gender searches. It is posited that histories of abuse make female prisoners more susceptible to the harm presented by male-female searches.
Publication Name: Women & Criminal Justice
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0897-4454
Year: 1999
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Do standard risk prediction instrument apply to female parolees?
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The authors examine the use of standard risk predictors used by parole agents and the difficulties applying them when dealing with female parolees. Topics include classification systems, standard questioning, and alternative variables.
Publication Name: Women & Criminal Justice
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0897-4454
Year: 2001
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Use of community based social services to reduce recidivism in female parolees
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The author examines recidivism rates among female parolees making use of community social services. Information on alternatives to prison, use of social services, and profiles of subjects are provided.
Publication Name: Women & Criminal Justice
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0897-4454
Year: 1998
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