Citation

Cantora A, Mellow J, Schlager MD. Int. J. Offender Ther. Comp. Criminol. 2015; 60(9): 1016-1035.

Affiliation

Caruth Police Institute; University of North Texas, TX, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0306624X15591805

PMID

26138351

Abstract

This article presents research on women's perceptions and experiences residing in a female community correction facility. Qualitative interview data and field observations are used to examine resident relationships, perceptions of on-site group treatment, and benefits of receiving off-site treatment.

FINDINGS from this study indicate an overwhelming feeling of tension and lack of trust among residents, resulting in most women withdrawing from social interactions. Relationship dynamics also played a role in women's participation during on-site group treatment and desiring off-site treatment. This study supports the need to create, and sustain, therapeutic environments within community correction settings for women.

Language: en