Women in Prison: Inequitable Treatment Requires Action
GGD-81-6
Published: Dec 10, 1980. Publicly Released: Dec 10, 1980.
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Women in correctional institutions do not have access to the same types of facilities, job training, jobs in prison industries, and other services as men prisoners. An increasing number of suits have been brought by women demanding equality in the types of facilities and other opportunities provided. Courts are frequently deciding in favor of female inmates.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Justice | The Attorney General should require the National Institute of Corrections to place more emphasis on research and evaluations of innovative approaches that are being used at the different levels of corrections throughout the United States and serve as a clearinghouse for disseminating information on successful alternatives to the Federal, State, and local levels. |
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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| Department of Justice | The Attorney General should provide the same level of resources and opportunities to women inmates as are provided men. |
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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