This course explores a variety of issues unique to the female offender population. The theme of the course will be am emphasis on the factors contributing to the unprecedented levels of the incarceration of women and the criminal justice response to this phenomenon. Discussion topics will include by no be limited to:

• Gender and justice
• Girls and delinquency
• The correctional response to the mental health, health care, and substance abuse needs of the female offender
• Family and parenting issues
• Gender-specific programming
• Prospects for re-entry facing newly-released women