NCJ Number
232543
Journal
Victims & Offenders Volume: 4 Issue: 4 Dated: October 2009 Pages: 405-411
Date Published
October 2009
Length
7 pages
Annotation
This article reviews major findings on gender differences in offending, recidivism, substance abuse, and program outcomes. It also discusses directions for future research.
Abstract
In the past two decades, gender-responsive treatment and supervision programs have proliferated. Such programs provide comprehensive treatment and services that are tailored to address women's unique needs. Although gender-responsive programs vary greatly, their core components include trauma counseling, substance abuse treatment, and referrals for ancillary servicesincluding health care, housing, child care, domestic violence treatment, employment, and other social services. (Published Abstract)