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Understanding Recidivism Among Women: Challenges and Solutions in Reintegration

This presentation addresses the critical issue of recidivism among women, highlighting the growing rate of female incarceration, particularly post the implementation of AB 109 Law in 2011. It explores contributing factors such as emotional trauma, drug addiction, and experiences of domestic violence and abuse. It also examines the "civil disabilities" faced by former inmates, impacting their ability to reintegrate into society. Programs like the Hope Bridge Program offer insights into effective strategies for supporting women during their transition back to normal life.

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Understanding Recidivism Among Women: Challenges and Solutions in Reintegration

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  1. Recidivism Among Women Margret Ebrahim CHHS 302 25 April 2012 Parole Office 365 Victor St. Ste. P Salinas, Ca. 93907 831.422.2043

  2. The Issue • Important on two levels • Rate of growth of the incarceration of women • AB 109 Law • April 4, 2011 http://cdn.madamenoire.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/female-prisoners.jpg

  3. Contributing Factors • Underlying Issues • Emotional Component • Drug addiction • Domestic Violence • Rape • Sexual Abuse • Physical Abuse http://www.dipity.com/tickr/Flickr_inmates/

  4. Homeward Bound “It is well documented that former prisoners suffer from many “civil disabilities,” such as statutory restrictions placed: public and private employment, voting, eligibility for public assistance and public housing, financial aid to attend college, parenting and divorce, firearm ownership, criminal registration, and the like”(Lebel, 2011,p. 66)

  5. What Works Hope Bridge Program INSIGHT Safer Foundation http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-snPvSiyt900/Tu9K688CloI/AAAAAAAAAMU/SQ2rDUuxw8M/s1600/SolutionsSign.jpeg

  6. Reintegration http://www.urban.org/images/reintegration-conference.jpg

  7. Reference • LeBel, T.P. (2011). If one doesn’t get you another one will: Formerly incarcerated persons’ perceptions of discrimination. The Prison Journal, 92(1), 63-87. doi: 10.1177/0032885511429243.

  8. Thank you

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