Introduction to Corrections
Third Edition
Learning Objectives
- Discuss some of the characteristics of female offenders, and compare rates of incarceration and terms of sentencing between male and female offenders.
- Discuss the history of corrections with relation to female offenders.
- Describe some of the issues associated with modern-day female offenders.
- Identify some of the considerations associated with effective correctional operations when considering female offenders.
- Discuss the legal issues involved with female offenders in the correctional facility.
- Identify various treatment implications related to female offenders.