Exam 12: Incarceration of Women

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The House of Shelter became the model for reformatory treatment for female prisons.

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What case was instrumental in ensuring that women's prisons had programs comparable to those of male prisons?​

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Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -The reformatory​

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Female offenders have traditionally received tougher sentences than men for similar offenses. ​

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Elizabeth Farnham, head matron of the women's wing at Sing Sing from 1844 to 1848, tried to implement reform ideas for female prisoners and:​

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The majority of correctional budgets goes to institutions for:​

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Women are generally more receptive and responsive to prison-based programs than their male counterparts.

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Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Financially poor​

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________________ offenses seem to be the number one contributor to the great increase of women in prison.

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Traditionally, women have received treatment from judges.

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Female offenders, much like males, adhere to a strict inmate code of behavior. ​

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It is argued that the small number of women incarcerated justifies the lack of , vocational, and other programs.

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Sarah Doremus and Abby Gibbons formed the Women's Prison Association in New York to improve living conditions for female offenders.

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Incarcerated women account for approximately percent of the federal and state prison population.

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Women's prisons are located generally farther from and .

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In comparison to men's facilities, women's prisons have:​

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Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Elizabeth G. Fry​

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A major difference between male and female prison subcultures is _____________ _______________.

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In recent years, women who were sexually harassed or assaulted have brought ____________ lawsuits against correctional institutions/officials.

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Prior to the reform movement in the 1800s, women in Europe and the United States were:​

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