Analysis of data from a sample of 503 women completing their community correction sentences in a Southeastern state in the US between January 1997 and April 1997. This study examines the factors that significantly contribute to the successful completion of probation and parole. Logistic Regression analysis reveals that age, race and alcohol and drug usage problems were the strongest predictors of success among female offenders. Limitations of these data and policy implications from this research are discussed.
Auteur besteedt aandacht aan de deelname van vrouwen in de rechtszaal en de rechterlijke procedure in de Lage Landen, in het bijzonder in de stad Gouda.