Breaking the Rules: Women in Prison and Feminist Therapy challenges therapists, public policymakers, voters, and those in the criminal justice system to find treatment options, empowerment strategies, viable resources, community support, and policies that can help women with problems such as drug abuse, domestic violence, poverty, and prostitution rather than perpetually punishing them. Mapping the problems and offering solutions, Breaking the Rules walks you through treatment strategies and self-confirming experiencessuch ...
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Breaking the Rules: Women in Prison and Feminist Therapy challenges therapists, public policymakers, voters, and those in the criminal justice system to find treatment options, empowerment strategies, viable resources, community support, and policies that can help women with problems such as drug abuse, domestic violence, poverty, and prostitution rather than perpetually punishing them. Mapping the problems and offering solutions, Breaking the Rules walks you through treatment strategies and self-confirming experiencessuch as feminist therapy, prisoner-led support groups, affirmative prison programming, and art therapythat help women draw on their strengths, come to terms with their pasts, and meet future challenges head on.
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