The extent and nature of female offending and incarceration patterns -- Theories of female offending -- Assessment for classification of women offenders -- Assessing women's risk -- Assessing women's needs -- Responsivity, treatment and women offenders
Summary
Provides a review of the research literature, to guide practice in the assessment and treatment of this population. This book provides a historical overview of women's crime and imprisonment, followed by a global review of various theories of female criminality. It also reviews the psychology of criminal conduct
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-170) and index
