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Women's imprisonment: is there a better way?

May 2, 2011

This discussion on whether women's imprisonment is the best way to deal with female offenders and the possible alternatives features Gill McIvor, Professor of Criminology, Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research; Mary Belgan, Service Manager, 218 Centre; Nancy Loucks, Chief Executive, Families Outside; and Margaret Malloch, Research Fellow, SCCJR.

This recording was first released on video as part of the Iriss Crime and Justice Research Collection (2011).

Further reading

Understanding the Drivers of Female Imprisonment in Scotland Evaluation of the 218 Centre EVALUATION OF THE 218 SERVICE: EXAMINING IMPLEMENTATION AND OUTCOMES Women, Punishment and Human Rights

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