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Women in Prison - Summary

Prison is not an isolated institution, it is part of a continuum in the control of women, whether by our lack of access to economic independence, violence, racism or specific laws that target women such as prostitution and social security. The society that condemns the behaviour of women it imprisons,…

Women of Minority in Prison

Women from non-english speaking Backgrounds in Prison Imprisonment is an isolating, dislocating and frightening experience for any prisoner. For those from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds (NESB) these experiences can be intensified. Many prisoners from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds have to contend with a racist culture both within and outside the prison, as…

Crime and Criminal Justice Statistics: Female Prisoners

Overview: The Australian prison population mostly consists of male prisoners (93.2%). Both male and female prisoner numbers have been increasing since 1984, although the number of female prisoners has been increasing at more that twice the rate than that of their male counterparts. This can be seen with the increase…

Beyond Bars - Inquiry Into Treatment of Women

Submission to the Anti Discrimination Commissioner for an Inquiry into the Discrimination Experienced by Women Prisoners within the Criminal Justice System in New South Wales Written and Submitted by: Members of the Beyond Bars Alliance NSW Kat Armstrong, Vicki Chartrand & Dr. Eileen Baldry May 2005 The Purpose of…

Roseanne Catt

This case exposes the thorough erosion of so much that is good in our society - the issues themselves become clouded by disbelief. Roseanne Catt is already the longest serving female prisoner in NSW. Roseanne Catt was found guilty of trying to kill her husband in 1991. She was sentenced…