Although the number of female prisoners is increasing steadily, the
criminal justice system still does not provide women with the same
treatment of choice or options for training as it does male prisoners.
This article traces the history of social policy toward female prisoners
as a basis for understanding the current status of women in the
correctional system. Specific examples are drawn from research in
Illinois to illustrate attitudes that shaped policies.
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