Citation

Fournier AK, Hughes ME, Hurford DP, Sainio C. Women Crim. Justice 2011; 21(2): 83-99.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08974454.2011.558794

PMID

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Abstract

The present study was an investigation into the needs of women in prison. The purpose was to explore women's rehabilitation needs and assess whether correctional programs and policies are promoting rehabilitation. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected for descriptive analysis. A total of 17 incarcerated women from a medium-security prison were surveyed; 11 of those inmates also agreed to be interviewed.

RESULTS indicated significant history of trauma as well as significant psychosocial deficits typically associated with trauma. Despite an apparent need for programming addressing trauma, qualitative interviews revealed a shortage of services addressing trauma victimization and institutional policies with the potential to further harm trauma survivors.

Language: en

Keywords

incarcerated women; rehabilitation; trauma