Alternative prison-based educational programs for women: A phenomenological inquiry of Girl Scouts Beyond Bars in a central Midwestern state
by Goepferich, Nellie E., Ph.D., CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, 2012, 163 pages; 3494944

Abstract:

Correctional programs that respond to female offenders with young to school-aged children are growing in number. Girl Scouts Beyond Bars is one of these programs. Research and evaluation of female-specific programs in corrections is limited. This study examined the experiences and individual perceptions of female offenders while participating in a Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Program (GSBB). This qualitative study attempted to provide meaningful responses to the following questions: (a) how do female offenders characterize their experiences as they participate in the prison-based visitation program, and (b) in what way do their experiences influence them in the part of mother and role model after confinement? The research found that women predominantly characterized their experiences in the GSBB program as positive, and recommendations towards improvement for future programs were addressed. The study further illuminates the need for female specific programs, alternative sanctions for females who commit nonviolent offenses, and public policy amendments that address issues of female offenders who are the primary custodians of their children upon incarceration.

 
AdviserMatthew Delisi
SchoolCAPELLA UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 73-06, p. , Feb 2012
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial research; Women's studies; Education policy; Adult education; Criminology
Publication Number3494944
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