Citation

Cobbina-Dungy JE. Violence Against Women 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/10778012221085995

PMID

35475657

Abstract

Women who are involved in the correctional system are often neglected and overlooked. Although justice-involved women enter the carceral system with high levels of abuse and trauma, many are exposed to State violence from staff or incarcerated individuals. Criminal victimization in prison presents a significant threat to one's well-being. According to international human rights law, preventing and combatting violence against women is the responsibility of the State in all contexts, including prisons. It is imperative that women be treated humanely while under the custody of the State, which increases odds of post-release success. Policy implications and recommendations are discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

trauma; abuse; incarcerated women; state violence; United Nations