NCJ Number
136158
Editor(s)
J B Morton
Date Published
1991
Length
123 pages
Annotation
This publication was developed by the American Correctional Association to address several areas of need that have evolved with the expanded role of women in correctional employment.
Abstract
Since Title VII of the Civil Rights Act was extended in 1972 to cover government employees, correctional agencies have made considerable progress in integrating women into nontraditional jobs. This has not been without controversy, however, and the book identifies some of the most critical issues that have emerged as relevant to the successful integration of women in the workplace. It incorporates information that administrators and managers should find useful in successfully building and managing an increasingly heterogeneous work force. Management pitfalls, legal issues, and training needs relevant to system improvement are addressed. In dealing with the role of women in correctional employment, the book specifically looks at reasons for employing women, female correctional officers, pregnancy and correctional employment, and sexual harassment. Consideration is also given to work in a nontraditional environment, success management, the employment of black women in corrections, and women's changing roles in corrections. It is pointed out that women in corrections have been strong advocates for better services and programs for both juvenile and female offenders. As employment opportunities for women have broadened over the past several years, many women are building their careers in areas dealing with male offenders or the correctional system in general. Recommendations for system improvement, employee enrichment, and future study are included. References, tables, and photographs