Female Offenders Under Community Supervision: A Phenomenological Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-34
Author(s):  
Michele Rivas ◽  
Thomas Killian ◽  
Carol Rinke ◽  
Rebecca Cole
Keyword(s):  
Female Offenders ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Community Supervision

scholarly journals Listening to women: relational approaches to female offender management

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aisling O’Meara ◽  
Meinir Edwards ◽  
Jason Davies
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Female Offenders ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Probation Officers ◽  
Female Offender ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Criminal Justice Systems ◽  
Experiences Of Women

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore women’s experiences of criminal justice systems to inform the development of guidance on working with women. Design/methodology/approach A two-part, independent samples and qualitative study using semi-structured interviews incorporating both interpretive phenomenological analysis and thematic analysis was conducted. In Study 1, semi-structured interviews were conducted with six women on probation in the community and data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Interviews in Study 2 were conducted with seven women in custody with data analysed using inductive-deductive thematic analysis. The applicability and expansion of Study 1 themes was then explored. Findings Seven emergent themes indicated relational approaches to offender management may improve experiences of judicial systems for female offenders and for their probation officers. This approach may help prevent common systemic issues from perpetuating negative interactions between these groups. Specific suggestions for developing relational security and consistency of care within these relationships are provided. Practical implications Taking a relational approach to female offender management may help remedy some of the systemic difficulties faced by female offenders and their probation officers. Originality/value By focussing on the experiences of women screened in to the offender personality disorder pathway this study provides insight as to how this service can assist in the development of relational security between probation staff and their clients.

Wecan: A 12-Month Evaluation of Treatment Progress of Female Offenders in a Drug Court Program

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mara J. Richman ◽  
Kathleen Moore ◽  
M. Scott Young ◽  
Blake Barrett
Keyword(s):  
Drug Court ◽  
Female Offenders ◽  
Treatment Progress

Community Contributions to a Successful Transition for Adolescent Female Offenders

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Grover ◽  
Jessica Owen ◽  
Preeti Chauhan ◽  
Emily Marston ◽  
N. Dickon Reppucci
Keyword(s):  
Female Offenders ◽  
Adolescent Female ◽  
Successful Transition
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