11 November 2014

Women in prison: is the penal system fit for purpose?

Points for discussion:

Explore the impact of imprisonment on female offenders and the wider community
Examine the current penal system and whether it is fit for purpose
Discuss alternatives to prison based on the needs of the individual

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Was this followed in #Foster? Only a few lines in the sentencing remarks on the 3 children – one with special needs @ShonaMinson twitter.com/shonaminson/st…

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Court of appeal allowed appeals for two parents last Friday on the basis they were primary carers – substituting with suspended sentences – hope for #Foster @ShonaMinson twitter.com/shonaminson/st…

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So terrible – there must be reform on reproductive rights! twitter.com/robilypj/statu…

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@HollyCullenfreo Wasn’t mandatory – judge said “obliged” to follow guidelines and precedent. Last time I was able to persuade the judge to non conviction outcome in Aus she read the research !!! E & W is brutal and backward IMO. Hopefully Court of Appeal will give some modern guidance. At the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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In Victoria, Australia we have the possibility of a community penalty with a non conviction outcome – it’s in the sentencing act and comes by judicial discretion – perfect for this type of situation. @ShonaMinson @LucyBaldwin08 twitter.com/shonaminson/st…

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Women in prison: is the penal system fit for purpose?

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