Critical Reflections on Women, Family, Crime and Justice
Isla Masson, Lucy Baldwin, and Natalie Booth
Abstract
Drawing on original research from the Women, Family, Crime and Justice research network, this book sheds new light on the challenges and experiences of women and families who encounter the criminal justice system in the UK. Each chapter demonstrates how these groups are often ignored, oppressed and repeatedly victimised. The book addresses crucial issues including short-term imprisonment, trauma-specific interventions, schools supporting children affected by parental imprisonment and visibility and voice in research. Bringing together contemporary knowledge from both research and practice, the ... More
Drawing on original research from the Women, Family, Crime and Justice research network, this book sheds new light on the challenges and experiences of women and families who encounter the criminal justice system in the UK. Each chapter demonstrates how these groups are often ignored, oppressed and repeatedly victimised. The book addresses crucial issues including short-term imprisonment, trauma-specific interventions, schools supporting children affected by parental imprisonment and visibility and voice in research. Bringing together contemporary knowledge from both research and practice, the book offers valuable insights and practical recommendations for positive action and change.
Keywords:
women,
family,
crime,
justice,
criminal justice system,
UK criminal justice,
short-term imprisonment,
parental imprisonment
Bibliographic Information
| Print publication date: 2021 |
Print ISBN-13: 9781447358688 |
| Published to Policy Press Scholarship Online: January 2022 |
DOI:10.1332/policypress/9781447358688.001.0001 |
Authors
Affiliations are at time of print publication.
Isla Masson, editor
University of Leicester
Lucy Baldwin, editor
De Montfort University
Natalie Booth, editor
Bath Spa University
More
Less
