Gender Differences in Jail Populations: Factors to Consider in Reentry Strategies.
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| Title: | Gender Differences in Jail Populations: Factors to Consider in Reentry Strategies. |
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| Authors: | Spjeldnes, Solveig1 (AUTHOR) spjeldne@ohio.edu, Jung, Hyunzee2 (AUTHOR), Yamatani, Hide3 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Offender Rehabilitation. Feb/Mar2014, Vol. 53 Issue 2, p75-94. 20p. 4 Charts. |
| Subject Terms: | Gender differences (Psychology) -- Social aspects, Prison population, Services for women prisoners, Prison statistics, Jails, Deinstitutionalization of prisoners, Recidivism rates, Mental health of prisoners services |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Jail populations have declined by 6.4% since 2009 as policy and practice shifts toward offender rehabilitation. However, the U.S. female jail population rose about 45% between 1996 and 2011, which suggests that a greater focus on gender-based needs in reentry strategies may further reduce recidivism. This study examined gender differences in social, medical and human needs in an urban jail population. Results revealed significantly greater problems for women than men. More women than men reported needs for chemical dependency and mental health services, and a greater willingness to receive treatment. Implications suggest that gender-responsive programs are essential for jailed women. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| Abstract: | Jail populations have declined by 6.4% since 2009 as policy and practice shifts toward offender rehabilitation. However, the U.S. female jail population rose about 45% between 1996 and 2011, which suggests that a greater focus on gender-based needs in reentry strategies may further reduce recidivism. This study examined gender differences in social, medical and human needs in an urban jail population. Results revealed significantly greater problems for women than men. More women than men reported needs for chemical dependency and mental health services, and a greater willingness to receive treatment. Implications suggest that gender-responsive programs are essential for jailed women. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| ISSN: | 10509674 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10509674.2013.868387 |
