List and Discuss Some of the Problems Faced by Women

question 83

Essay

List and discuss some of the problems faced by women in jails today.Given that women make up a relatively small percentage of the jail population,should states be required to provide special services for them or do you think that this would create an unfair burden on correctional systems in a time of budget cuts? Support your response with statistics and examples.

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