NCJ Number
174130
Journal
Compiler Volume: 18 Issue: 1 Dated: Summer 1998 Pages: 1-20
Editor(s)
D Dighton
Date Published
1998
Length
20 pages
Annotation
This issue of "The Compiler," which is published by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, contains six articles that examine trends in the female offender population in Illinois and the correctional programs being provided for female offenders.
Abstract
The first paper reviews trends among female offenders in Illinois. It notes that increasing numbers of females have entered the criminal justice system during the last several years. More and more women are being arrested; consequently, there are increasing trends in the numbers placed on probation and held in correctional facilities. The second paper provides an overview of the types of programs being made available to meet the needs of an increasing female inmate population. Some of the programs available include counseling for substance abuse, medical treatment, parenting skills classes, and academic and vocational education. The third paper describes a new correctional program that serves female inmates who are victims of abuse, including domestic and sexual assault. The program, which is currently in its formative stages, will establish an identification and referral process for victim-specific education, case management, and group and individual counseling opportunities for female offenders. Other papers describe an alcoholism treatment program for women at the Logan Correctional Center, examine the trend of more boot camps for female offenders, and analyze patterns in domestic violence by gender. 15 figures