CRM 2309 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Tim Hortons, Hand Sanitizer, Xerostomia

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRM 2309
• Professor: Erin Mc Cuaig

Document Summary

Controversy around shackling a woman going into labour: violation of 8th amendment. Sentences are typically non-violent (sex/drug trade, theft, etc. ) Course of action for women going into labour: possible shackling, typically taken away within 24 hours, woman returns to jail, male guard outside or in the room. (cid:862)la(cid:449) a(cid:374)d order(cid:863: typically do not have a lot of support. Baby usually goes into foster care if community assessment does not check out. Doula informal person of needed support, provides information/coaching/social support: reduced length of labour and pain meds, less c-sections, 1 visit pre-birth, expectations, concerns, education, visit during labour, written birthing story. Six themes from narrative of women (name two and speak to them) *: addiction and pregnancy. Did(cid:374)"t start usi(cid:374)g (cid:449)he(cid:374) the(cid:455) fou(cid:374)d out the(cid:455) (cid:449)ere preg(cid:374)a(cid:374)t. Were for an extended period of time. Access to safe detox is challenging: pregnancy and birth as an inmate. Women claimed they were hungry (no provisions for extra food)