Critical Reflections on Women, Family, Crime and Justice

Description

This book critically examines different experiences and outcomes of the current criminal justice system in England and Wales for women and families. Drawing on original research from the Women, Family, Crime and Justice research network, this edited collection sheds new light on the challenges and experiences of women and families who encounter the criminal justice system in the UK. Each contribution demonstrates how these groups are often ignored, oppressed and repeatedly victimised. The book addresses crucial issues including short-term imprisonment, trauma-specific interventions, schools supporting children affected by parental imprisonment and visibility and voice in research. Bringing together contemporary knowledge from both research and practice, this ambitious volume offers valuable insights and practical recommendations for positive action and change.

Isla Masson is Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Leicester. Lucy Baldwin is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at De Montfort University. Natalie Booth is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Bath Spa University.

"Through their critical reflections, feminist researchers, practitioners, activists and criminologists help us understand the many layers of systems failure, double standards and disadvantage that result in women's criminalisation, while being clear that the point is to achieve change." Jenny Earle, Transforming Lives Programme Director, Prison Reform Trust (2012-20) "Drawing on personal experiences, this book demonstrates vividly the social injustices that embroil women in the penal system causing such hardship and distress for them and their children with little or no benefit to anyone." Rob Canton, De Montfort University