Gender and Financialization of the Criminal Justice System

Servon, Lisa J.; Esquier, Ava; Tiley, Gillian

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“…A study examining the effects of criminal stigma concluded that employment affects the reduction of crimes committed by male and that financial pressure has a positive effect on the increase in female criminal behavior 24 . The financial costs of involvement in the criminal justice system, such as fees and fines, further increase the economic instability of women upon reentry, and making it difficult for them to reintegrate into society 25 . In India, socio-economic factors, including financial coercion, maladjustment of relationships and personality traits, have been as important drivers of women's crimainal behavior 26 .…”

Section: Factors Affecting Women's Criminality Socioeconomic Factors -mentioning

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Unveiling Complexity: Factors Influencing Women’s Involvement in Crime

2024

IJFMR

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This research explores various elements that impact and shape women’s the participation of women in criminal activities. Despite the traditional perception that it is men who mainly commit crimes, in recent years, the active role of women in various legal acts has been increasingly recognized. This paper aims to unfold the complex web of influences that shape women’s pathways to criminal behavior, focusing on both individual and social factors. The study focuses on examining socio-economic factors that have a central influence on women’s involvement in crime. Economic inequalities, limited job opportunities and financial struggles often push women into illegal activities to survive or strengthen their economic influences. Additionally, the paper focusses on the effects of educational background, employment status, and income level on women’s susceptibility to criminal temptations, emphasizing the relationship between economic stability and criminal involvement. Moving towards economic dimensions, this study also examines the psychological factors that contribute to women’s participation in crime. Psychological vulnerabilities resulting from trauma, abuse, mental health disorders and substance abuse create pathways to crime. The research paper also examines the impact of adverse childhood experiences, mental health challenges, and criminal trajectories, shedding light on the co-relation between psychological well-being and criminal propensities. Further, familial and social influences are explored to unfold their role in shaping women’s criminal trajectories. Family dysfunction, exposure to criminal role models, and peer pressure can significantly influence an individual’s likelihood of being engaged in criminal activities. This study explores the complexities of family structures, social networks and community environments and highlights their profound influence on the development of women’s perceptions, choices and behaviors related to crime. Moreover, this study also analyzes legal and systematic factors and emphasizes how institutional biases, discriminatory practices and inadequate support systems influence women’s involvement in crime. The paper critically assesses the role of criminal justice systems, law enforcement practices, and access to legal resources in preventing or promoting women’s criminal behavior. Through a combined analysis of these various factors affecting women’s criminality, the study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the reasons that affect the women’s involvement in criminal activities. By elucidating these complex factors, policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders, can develop more targeted interventions, support systems and policies that address the root causes women’s criminal behavior and reduce the risks associated with their involvement in crime.

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Section: Factors Affecting Women's Criminality Socioeconomic Factors -mentioning

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Unveiling Complexity: Factors Influencing Women’s Involvement in Crime

2024

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“…Just as individuals face disparate treatment when it comes to the enforcement of LFOs by police and court officials, different groups of people face different severities of consequences. A critical area of emerging research shows LFOs may be higher, more punitive, and result in more negative outcomes for certain groups, such as people who are Black or African American (Bing et al., 2022; Link, 2019), people with precarious immigration statuses (Sanchez et al., 2022), Native Americans (Stewart et al., 2022), women (O’Neill et al., 2022; Servon et al., 2021), and those living in poverty (Bing et al., 2022; Rafael & Mai, 2022; Slavinski & Spencer‐Suarez, 2021; Ward & Link, 2022). Taking an intersectional approach, studies demonstrate how some people face several factors at once that multiply the harm of legal debt.…”

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Legal financial obligations in the United States: A review of recent research

LaScala‐Gruenewald

Paik

2023

Sociology Compass

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In the United States, legal financial obligations (LFOs) include many types of monetary sanctions. For example, fines are tied to specific offenses and imposed at conviction and fees charge people for the "use" of courts, prisons, and other public services. With the rise of mass incarceration, millions of people across the U.S. owe billions of dollars in LFOs. Yet despite the widespread use of monetary sanctions, it was not until the last decade that research began to uncover the vast system of LFOs embedded throughout U.S. laws and understand their far-reaching socioeconomic consequences. This paper reviews recent research on LFOs across three areas:(1) the political development of LFOs, (2) their implementation and enforcement, and (3) the consequences of LFOs on people, broader social networks, and the functioning of public institutions. We conclude with recommendations for future research that explores the hidden processes connecting these three areas and accounts for the fractured nature of the U.S. government.

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Madonnas-Whores

Vella

2023

The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems

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Gender and Financialization of the Criminal Justice System

Cited by 5 publications

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Unveiling Complexity: Factors Influencing Women’s Involvement in Crime

Unveiling Complexity: Factors Influencing Women’s Involvement in Crime

Legal financial obligations in the United States: A review of recent research

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