Jog Holland The Feminization Of The Community Corrections Work Force Summary

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Jo G. Holland’s article, The Feminization of the Community Corrections Work Force, was published in Corrections Magazine (Holland, 2008, pp. 44-47). It discusses issues related to women in the corrections profession, including historical male domination, barriers for women, and the challenges ahead. Holland begins the article by discussing historical male dominance in the corrections profession. It traditionally has been exclusive to laws being created, enforced, and interpreted by men, including legislators, law enforcement officers, and judges (Chapman, Minor, Mills, Bottum, 1983). The perception has always been men deal with crime and women do not because of their traditional gender role (Naffine, 1996). Women have worked in corrections …show more content…

Holland’s position of gender inequality is based on a study by Norfolk State University’s Department of Criminal Justice. The 2005 study examined the key issues relevant to the role of women working in community corrections (Norfolk University, 2005). The data for the study was collected from the Virginia Department of Corrections to in order to evaluate trends. It …show more content…

As a Lieutenant in the eighth largest police department in Michigan, my title defines me as middle management. My professional aspirations include pursuing a role as executive management in the future. Over the last several years, I have transitioned away a traditional style to a more progressive, understanding style of leadership. As my police department evolves, I have firsthand observed the need to be open minded on a variety of issues, including expanded opportunities for qualified minorities within the traditional culture of white male dominated law enforcement. And on a personal note, as the father of a daughter that is also half Latino (Irish + Mexican = beautiful daughter), I am absolutely in favor of diversity and equal opportunity in the

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