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Classification of Women Offenders: A National Assessment of Current Practices

Classification of Women Offenders: A National Assessment of Current Practices

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National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC)

Published 2001. 34 pages.

Findings from a telephone assessment of state and federal practices for classifying women offenders are presented. In addition to an executive summary, this report has the following chapters: introduction; issues in classifying women offenders -- the literature; approach; findings; and discussion. Most states still apply a male-based classification system to women. Accession Number: 017082

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