The Assessment and Treatment of Women Offenders

Blanchette, Kelley; Brown, Shelley L.

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“…CSC has adopted gender responsive programming for all federal women's correctional programming. It is based on five guiding principles—empowerment, shared responsibility, meaningful and responsible choices, respect and dignity, and supportive environment—which takes into consideration women's unique experiences and needs (Blanchette & Brown, 2006).…”

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“…There is general consensus that the mental health needs of federal female offenders are qualitatively as well as quantitatively different from those of their male counterparts (Blanchette & Brown, 2006). A number of studies have reported that the majority of mental disorders are more prevalent among federal female offenders than federal men offenders (Lindquist & Lindquist, 1997; Maden, Swinton, & Gunn, 1994; Trestman, Ford, Zhang, & Wiesbrock, 2007).…”

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“…Women have been identified as having unique mental health needs as compared to men, experiencing higher overall rates of mental health problems, and requiring gender-specific treatment and intervention options (Blanchette & Motiuk, 1996). Female offenders, in particular, are being increasingly recognized as a distinctive subpopulation, with research suggesting higher rates of mental health problems as compared to the general population, women in general, and their male offender counterparts (Blanchette & Brown, 2006; Bloom, Owen, & Covington, 2003; Drapalski, Youman, Stuewig, & Tangney, 2009; Lindquist & Lindquist, 1997; Trestman, Ford, Zhang, & Wiesbrock, 2007).…”

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Mental health needs of federal female offenders.

Derkzen¹,

Booth²,

Taylor³

et al. 2013

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Mental health problems are increasingly being recognized as one of the greatest challenges faced by correctional systems in the effective management of their populations. Over the past decade, the number of federally sentenced female offenders in Canada presenting with mental health problems has risen significantly, from 13% in 1996/1997 to 29% in 2008/2009 (Correctional Service of Canada, 2009a). This research used the screener version of the Computerized Diagnostic Interview Schedule (C-DIS-IV; n = 88) to outline the mental health needs of federally sentenced females in Canada. Results provide evidence for extremely elevated rates for certain diagnoses and confirm substance dependence as a significant area of need in this sample. Moreover, alcohol dependence emerged as an area of particular concern for Aboriginal women. Furthermore, all individuals experiencing a lifetime substance dependence disorder have also suffered from an additional psychiatric diagnosis at some point in their lives; thereby highlighting the possible levels of concurrent disorders among this population. This research highlights the critical importance of comprehensive and ongoing mental health assessment, and treatment, for the successful management and reintegration of female offenders.

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Mental health needs of federal female offenders.

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“…A pathways perspective recognizes the specific challenges and realities in women's lives and recognizes that men and women have different pathways to criminal activity and substance use (Blanchette & Brown, 2006;Chitsabesan & Bailey, 2006;Daly, 1992;Gavazzi et al, 2006;Gehring, 2018;Reisig et al, 2006;Salisbury & Van Voorhis, 2009;Wattanaporn & Holtfreter, 2014;Wright et al, 2012). Brennan et al (2012) identified eight reliable, yet complex, pathways to women's recidivism linking multiple women-centered factors to previous literature, including sexual and physical abuse; lower social capital; poor relational functioning; and extreme mental health issues.…”

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Trajectories of victimization to violence among incarcerated women

Saxena

Messina

2021

Health Justice

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Introduction Limited research has focused on the trajectories of victimization to violence in women’s lives. Furthermore, literature assessing women’s use of violence has primarily focused on adult risk factors (e.g., substance use and criminal histories). Drawing from the pathway’s framework, we explored the impact of multiple forms of childhood victimization and subsequent harmful behaviors on adult-perpetrated violence among women convicted of violent or serious crimes. Methods This secondary data analysis included a sample of 1118 incarcerated women from two prisons. Based on prior literature outlining the lifelong negative impact of childhood victimization, we hypothesized that cumulatively, occurrence of abuses, arrest as a minor, number of lifetime arrests, and poly-substance use prior to incarceration, would increase the likelihood of perpetration of multiple forms of violence. GEE regression models were used to examine the relationship between the predictors and adult perpetration of intimidation and physical violence. Results Experiences with childhood victimization, early (under age 18) and ongoing criminal justice involvement, and substance use significantly increased the likelihood of adult perpetration of violence, regardless of the type of violence measured (intimidation or physical violence). Conclusion Given the documented high prevalence of childhood trauma and abuse among justice-involved women, findings from this study can be used to promote the implementation of trauma-specific treatment for at-risk juvenile girls, whose trajectories of violence might be mitigated.

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“…Women are a distinct demographic in correctional settings with gender-specific needs. Compared to women in the community and similarly incarcerated males, females involved with the criminal justice system have high rates of substance use, poor mental health, and often have been exposed to traumatic events (Belknap, 2014; Blanchette & Brown, 2006; Bloom, Owen, & Covington, 2003; Drapalski, Youman, Stuewig, & Tangney, 2009; Lindquist & Lindquist, 1997; Magaletta, Diamond, Faust, Daggett, & Camp, 2009; Trestman, Ford, Zhang, & Wiesbrock, 2007). Furthermore, women who are pregnant, postpartum, or may soon become pregnant have fundamentally different health- and service-related needs and concerns than their male counterparts.…”

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Community-based service requests and utilization among pregnant women incarcerated in jail.

Kelsey¹,

Thompson²,

Dallaire³

2020

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Pregnant incarcerated women represent a unique population in the criminal justice system that has been largely overlooked in terms of their service-related needs. The present study examines 241 pregnant incarcerated women’s service requests and preincarceration service utilization related to material help (e.g., food, housing), mental health (e.g., counseling), family services (e.g., home-visiting nurses), and health care (e.g., insurance). A subsample (n = 74) also provided information about service utilization following their release from jail. Analyses examined request and utilization patterns in relation to other sociodemographic risk experiences. Results show that specific risk factors such as age, as well as the accumulation of multiple risk factors, served as barriers to requesting and accessing community-based services. The present study illuminates unique challenges pregnant incarcerated women experience requesting and utilizing services. The results support the use of a gender-responsive, trauma-informed approach to better address the needs of these women.

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The Assessment and Treatment of Women Offenders

Cited by 216 publications

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Mental health needs of federal female offenders.

Mental health needs of federal female offenders.

Trajectories of victimization to violence among incarcerated women

Community-based service requests and utilization among pregnant women incarcerated in jail.

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