Recidivism in American Women

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Recidivism in American Women
Very little work has focused on studying recidivism by offenders after punishment and how prevention measures may improve recidivism rates and affect cooperation. “National recidivism rates are at an estimated amount of 73% and of the whole jail population 42.5% are women” (Berenji, 2014, p.131). As you can see about half of the inhabitants of the jails are women; so recidivism is an ongoing issue that needs to be solved. Recidivism is a growing distress in the U.S today, not only with men but women as well. Not many studies have been steered towards women reverting back to crime as there are men, but it is a concern. It is impossible to make this issue disappear fully, but with fundamental changes the statistics can drop. By facing this apprehension head on and analyzing all aspects such as the problem itself, causes, effects and the solutions will not only give a better understanding, but an idea of how to potentially diminish this issue.
Effects
There are many effects on the women who recidivate. The community, family members, and friends are included as well. “When females are released from jail or prison, the communities to which they return often are affected. Many of these women have been exposed to communicable diseases and have other medical, educational, and economic needs not adequately addressed during incarceration. With minimal resources available to former prisoners. The needs of women recently released often become the concern of nurses and other providers of social services” (Weiss et al., 2010, p.260-261). If the women who are incarcerated have needs that are unmet then you cannot expect them to be healed, and be better individuals who will never revert back to crime.
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...H., Maguire, L., & Yamatani, H. (2012). Positive Family Social Support: Counteracting Negative Effects of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse to Reduce Jail Ex-inmate Recidivism Rates. Journal Of Human Behavior In The Social Environment, 22(2), 130-147. doi:10.1080/10911359.2012.646846
Stuart, B., & Brice-Baker, J. (2009). Correlates of higher rates of recidivism in female prisoners: an exploratory study. Journal Of Psychiatry & Law, 32(1), 29-70.
Weiss, J. A., Hawkins, J. W., & Despinos, C. (2010). Redefining Boundaries: A Grounded Theory Study of Recidivism in Women. Health Care For Women International, 31(3), 258-273. doi:10.1080/07399330903052160
Zust, B. L. (2009). Partner Violence, Depression, and Recidivism: The Case of Incarcerated Women and Why We Need Programs Designed for Them. Issues In Mental Health Nursing, 30(4), 246-251. doi:10.1080/01612840802701265

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