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Reformatories for Women

Prisons designed specifically for women that focused more on rehabilitation, moral reform, & job training instead of just punishment

Little Hoover Commission

Government oversight agency in california that studies government programs and recommends reforms, including reforms and prison policies.

Elizabeth Fry

Prison reformer who worked to improve conditions for female prisoners, advocating for humane treatment, education, and religious instruction

Sarah Smith

Prison reform supporter associated with early efforts to improve conditions and supervision for women in prison

Rhoda Coffin

reformer who helped create separate facilities and programs for women prisoners in the U.S

Patriarchy

A social system where men hold most power and authority in society

Matriarchy

A system where women hold primary power or leadership roles

Therapeutic Community

a structured treatment program where offenders live together and support each others recovery, commonly used for drug and alcohol rehabilitation

Universal design

designing building, programs, and services so they are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities

Chivalry Hypothesis

the idea that women may receive more lenient treatment in the criminal justice system because male authorities act protectively toward them

Greyhounds

 in corrections slang, this refers to offenders who repeatedly move through the criminal justice system quickly

Malingering

when someone fakes or exaggerates illness or mental symptoms for personal gain ( like avoiding punishment

co-occurring

when a person has both mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder at the same time

Telemedicine

using technology (video calls) to provide medical or mental health care remotely, often used in prisons

Public Order Crime for females

nonviolent crimes that disrupt society such as: prostitution, drug use, disorderly conduct, loitering

18-24

Age range females are most prone to be a victim of violence during their life

Iowa program for gender specific services

The Iowa model helped develop gender-responsive correctional programs, recognizing that women offenders often have : trauma histories, substance abuse issues, family responsibilities, & mental health needs.

The contributing factors to female criminality

poverty, abuse or trauma, substance abuse mental health problems, relationships with crime partners, survival crimes

What is the DSM-V used for

the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fifth edition is used by mental health professionals to diagnose psychological disorders. In corrections it helps : 

• Diagnose inmates

• Plan treatment programs

• Identify mental illness affecting criminal behavior

What disorders are considered to be Mood Disorders

• Major depressive disorder

•  bipolar disorder

• Persistent depressive disorder

Cost to incarcerated an Inmate who is elderly verse standard inmate

2-3 times more than younger inmates because of 

• Medicare

• Medication

• Assisted living needs

% of women incarcerated

7-10%

Type of community program used to best modify an offenders behaviors, typically used with Sex  offenders and Substance Use Disorder offenders

therapeutic comunity (TC) 

It focuses on 

• Behavior change 

• Peer accountability 

• Structured daily routines

• Treatment for addiction and criminal thinking