Processing and Sentencing of Female Offenders

This chapter begins by discussing the impact of gender on crime. Also, the chapter explains the difference
between chivalry and the evil woman hypothesis. More importantly, this chapter examines how female
offenders are treated when processed in the criminal justice system. The chapter concludes by identifying the
roles patriarchy, chivalry, and paternalism can play in the treatment of offenders.
Section 10: The Supervision of Women Community Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry
The objective of this chapter was to explain what is meant by gender-responsive treatment and programming
for women in the criminal justice system. This chapter evaluates the effectiveness of gender-responsive
treatment and programming for women. Also, this chapter discusses the supervision of women in the
community. Lastly, the chapter highlights reentry challenges for women.
Section 11: The Incarceration of Women
The goal of this chapter was to outline the history of females in prison. Also, the chapter discussed the
treatment and punishment of female offenders in prison. This chapter explains some of the issues incarcerated
women face. Finally, the chapter highlights some of the challenges children of incarcerated mothers’
experience.
Summarize sections 9, 10 and 11 in a few sentences while addressing the issues surrounding processing and
incarcerating women and girls through the Criminal Justice System in our country and in other countries.
Then from sections 9, 10 and 11 choose a topic that most interests you.
Next, find an article on the Internet, from a credible source; CNN, NPR, BBC, Washington Post, etc., that
involves a crime that shares any similar circumstances to any of the information you read.
Discuss the facts of the case and apply material from your section of the textbook to the case's circumstances.