Women in the Criminal Justice System

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.