Having completed a research project with a small group of women offenders for The Griffins Society, I developed a new understanding of the importance of a range of empowerment approaches. The interventions with women who offend must incorporate both pragmatic and structural aspects alongside any confidence building support. Moreover, the limited services that exist for women require sustained funding. In fact, the community based provisions that remain accessible to women beyond their contact with the criminal justice system can make a real difference to their desistance journey.
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