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Iowa Women's Corrections: A History

Erica Spiller

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Description:A History of Life Behind Bars in Iowa Iowa began building its first prison before achieving statehood, and women were sentenced to penitentiaries prior to the establishment of plans for their own housing. Beginning in the mid-19th century, incarcerated females were transitioned through a series of institutions and confinement environments, often as the result of persistent overcrowding, underfunding, discriminatory laws or practices, or to make room for incarcerated males. Early in Iowa's correctional history, women disproportionately served time for crimes considered to be against public decency, such as prostitution, lewdness and incorrigibility. Over time, their conditions and crimes evolved, but the situation continually faced obstacles such as access to treatment and programming, adequate facilities and opportunities for re-entry and reform. Author Erica Spiller dives deep into this intriguing history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Iowa Women's Corrections: A History. To get started finding Iowa Women's Corrections: A History, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 128

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: The History Press

Release: 2021

ISBN: 1467147257

Description: A History of Life Behind Bars in Iowa Iowa began building its first prison before achieving statehood, and women were sentenced to penitentiaries prior to the establishment of plans for their own housing. Beginning in the mid-19th century, incarcerated females were transitioned through a series of institutions and confinement environments, often as the result of persistent overcrowding, underfunding, discriminatory laws or practices, or to make room for incarcerated males. Early in Iowa's correctional history, women disproportionately served time for crimes considered to be against public decency, such as prostitution, lewdness and incorrigibility. Over time, their conditions and crimes evolved, but the situation continually faced obstacles such as access to treatment and programming, adequate facilities and opportunities for re-entry and reform. Author Erica Spiller dives deep into this intriguing history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Iowa Women's Corrections: A History. To get started finding Iowa Women's Corrections: A History, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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