Influence of Economic Marginalization on Adult Female Recidivism: Economic Marginalization and Adult Female Recidivism - Softcover

Dennis, Carolyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 363919294X ISBN 13: 9783639192940

Publisher: VDM Verlag, 2009

Synopsis

The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between the recidivism of adult female offenders and economic marginalization. Initially, the study proposed to explore why some female offenders continue to commit crime; for example, the literature supports the concept that women reoffend to support themselves and their children. The study seeks to understand if female offenders continue to commit crime because they suffer from economic marginalization. Data collection included qualitative in-depth personal interviews of 20 female offenders at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh, North Carolina. Applying a qualitative grounded theory methodology, a theory emerged explaining the impact of economic marginalization upon adult female recidivism. Traditionally, research of recidivists primarily focuses on male offenders and male rehabilitation programs; therefore, this study will make a needed contribution to the gap in the literature related to female recidivists.

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About the Author

Dr. Dennis is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Mount Olive College in Mount Olive, North Carolina. She earned her B.A. from Meredith College, her Masters of Criminal Justice from New Mexico State University and her Ph.D. from Capella University.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 363919294X
• ISBN 13: 9783639192940
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 116