Shackled But Strong: The female fight for freedom on probation: Her sentence didn't end in court, it followed her home

By Steven Doornbos

Her sentence didn't end in court-it followed her home.

For many women, probation is anything but a break. It's a daily battle against stigma, surveillance, poverty, and emotional exhaustion.

In Shackled but Strong, author Steven Doornbos shines a powerful light on the unique struggles faced by women on probation-and the quiet resilience that carries them through it. With deeply human stories, accessible tools, and a compassionate lens, this book explores:

How probation affects women differently than men

The emotional toll of shame, isolation, and survival

Cultural barriers, racial injustice, and systemic inequality

Practical tools to manage, organize, and thrive under supervision

True stories of women who turned their pain into power

More than a guidebook, Shackled but Strong is a call to compassion-and a powerful reminder that no matter the sentence, a woman's strength can never be shackled.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FH522PCJ
• ISBN13: 9798291690147
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"