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Female Offenders in the Community [Videoconference Held July 18, 2001]

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National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC)

Published 2001. 2 videocassettes (85:00 min., 77:00 min.); VHS; 1 computer disk; DVD-ROM

The needs, strengths, weaknesses, and risks associated with female offenders are examined. Topics discussed during this teleconference include: the unique and complex issues surrounding female offenders; barriers that female offenders encounter in the community; techniques and skills for effecting positive change; outside resources to assist in supervision; and the challenges and rewards of working with female offenders. Accession Number: 017072

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