Handbook for Prison Managers and Policymakers on Women and Imprisonment
Publication year:
2008
| Cataloged on:
Mar. 05, 2009
ANNOTATION: "The main focus of th[is] handbook is female prisoners and guidance on the components of a gender-sensitive approach to prison management, taking into account the typical background of female prisoners and their special needs as women in prison" (p. 1). Sections following an introduction include: the special needs of female prisoners; management of women's prisons; reducing the female prison population by reforming legislation and practice - suggested measures; management of women's prisons -- key recommendations; and reducing the female prison population -- key recommendations.