The people v. Juanita Thomas: a battered woman's journey to freedom
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This article discusses African American Juanita Thomas's experience within the criminal justice system after she was charged with first degree murder. The authors provide a detailed account of the case they put together and the strategy they employed to defend Juanita Thomas after she killed her abusive boyfriend in self-defense.
Publication Name: Women & Criminal Justice
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0897-4454
Year: 2001
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Girls' delinquency and the justice implications of intake workers' perspectives
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The authors examine a group of female juvenile and the crimes they committed as the enter the juvenile justice system. Topics include types of crimes and criminal behavior, drug and substance abuse, and influence of living conditions and lifestyle.
Publication Name: Women & Criminal Justice
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0897-4454
Year: 2001
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Protecting battered women: latest trends in civil legal relief
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Innovations in US domestic violence law are explored. Recently added protections extend to same-sex couples, dating partners and those who offer to help abuse victims.
Publication Name: Women & Criminal Justice
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0897-4454
Year: 1999
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