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Understanding women's imprisonment in Australia
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posted on 2023-05-20, 22:41 authored by Lorana BartelsLorana Bartels, Easteal, P, Westgate, RThis article examines women's imprisonment in Australia through a feminist multifocal lens. We consider female prisoners' gendered needs, especially "triumvirate" of victimization, substance abuse, and mental illness. We also acknowledge the importance of taking an intersectional approach, with particular reference to Indigenous women. We identify recent developments in Australian corrections policies and programs, especially trauma-informed care, mental health programs, children/parenting, education and work, and post-release support. Although we commend initiatives to support women during and after custody, we question the need to send most of them there in the first place, as we are concerned about the ability of any prison to provide an environment conducive to healing.
History
Publication title
Women and Criminal JusticeVolume
30Pagination
204-219ISSN
0897-4454Department/School
Faculty of LawPublisher
RoutledgePlace of publication
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