Multiple traumatic experiences, post ‐traumatic stress disorder and offending behaviour in female prisoners

Conclusions/implications for practiceWomen who have experienced multiple traumatic events may be more likely to commit serious offences, so it is very important to assess and meet their trauma‐related needs. While prisons should never be used as substitutes for healthcare facilities, when women or girls are sent to prison, the opportunity for constructive interventions must be seized. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - April 1, 2017 Category: Criminology Authors: Thanos Karatzias, Kevin Power, Caroline Woolston, Prathima Apurva, Amelie Begley, Carol Quinn, Sally Jowett, Ruth Howard, Allister Purdie Tags: Original Article Source Type: research