Abstract

Repeat female offenders’ community transitions following incarceration, and their subsequent return to jail were investigated. Specifically examined were needs at release and whether unmet needs, personal history and post-discharge factors were associated with time out. Interviews were conducted with 160 jailed women. Hierarchical regression was used to examine factors associated with time out. Women present myriad needs at release that often go unmet; transportation and employment appear most salient. Time out was positively related to age, employment, and mental health treatment, and negatively associated with sexual violence. Coordinated efforts between jails and community-based providers are needed for women’s successful reentry.

摘要

对重犯女性罪犯在监禁后的社区转变以及她们随后重返监狱的情况进行了调查。具体检查了出院时的需求以及未满足的需求、个人历史和出院后因素是否与超时相关。对 160 名被监禁的妇女进行了采访。分层回归用于检查与超时相关的因素。女性在获释时有无数需求，但往往得不到满足；交通和就业显得最为突出。超时与年龄、就业和心理健康治疗呈正相关，与性暴力呈负相关。妇女成功重返监狱需要监狱和社区提供者之间的协调努力。