Women in the Criminal Justice System

By Clarice Feinman

Book Overview

This third edition provides thoroughly updated information on the status of women in all aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system, from incarcerated women to professionals in the legal, law enforcement, and correctional fields. While concentrating on the present, Clarice Feinman traces changes in theories, goals, practices, and policies concerning women of different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds--be they offenders, professionals, or reformers--since 1800, with a focus on why changes occurred. This unique text is an important tool for filling gaps in information, continuity, and understanding of issues affecting women in the up-hill battle to transform this male-dominated system.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275944875
• ISBN13: 9780275944872
• Release Date: July 1994
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Women in the Criminal Justice System

This book has current information about women in all facets of the criminal justice system.It is a great tool for college students with a law or criminal justice major. Some of the topics are law enforcement, criminals, and prisons.It's a very "arresting" and thorough text.