Women in Prison: Inequitable Treatment Requires Action

摘要

Women in correctional institutions are not provided comparable services, educational programs, or facilities as men prisoners. Inequities are most prevalent in State institutions, but they also exist in Federal and local correctional systems. An increasing number of suits have been brought by women demanding equality in the types of facilities and other opportunities provided to men. Courts are frequently deciding in favor of female inmates. Some jurisdictions are using innovative approaches to corrections to a limited extent. Through a cooperative effort at all levels of Government, with the Federal level assuming the leadership, more equitable treatment for females could be achieved with increased emphasis on alternative approaches. At the same time, existing and future facilities and staff resources would be used more efficiently.