SOC301H5 Lecture 7: SOC301 Lecture 7
Document Summary
Profile of women in prison: fastest growing prison population, fsw: 5 years federal women sentenced increased by 40% Still small: n=628 (5% of total prison population) 85% have experienced physical abuse in their life. 68% have experienced sexual abuse (90% for indigenous women) Usually unemployed at the time of arrest. When they do recidivate, it"s usually for an administrative breach (a breach of conditions) Mainly women involved in cjs are involved as victims: indigenous women in prison (csc 2013 research) Often the sole support of two or three children. History of victimization is even starker here, a lot of people left home at a young age to escape violence. She may be forced to sell her body to make ends meet because she is unable to attain a job. Likely involved in an abusive relationship at the time of arrest, usually with children born out of this abusive relationship. Continues to experience physical, sexual, and emotional violence.
