04426nam a22006495i 4500 978-3-031-82455-5 DE-He213 20251030114940.0 cr nn 008mamaa 250207s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031824555 978-3-031-82455-5 10.1007/978-3-031-82455-5 doi K3236-3268.5 JPVH bicssc LAW013000 bisacsh JPVH thema Duignan, Sharon. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 90706 Transforming Justice for Women [electronic resource] / by Sharon Duignan. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024. IX, 173 p. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Gender, Justice and Legal Feminism, 2948-166X ; 3 Introduction -- Historical Context of Penal Policy -- The Diverted Female Offender -- The Sentencing of Women and the Impact of Policies -- Penal Policies and the Interaction with Women’s Needs in the Justice System -- Effective Practices: Approaches and Models for Addressing Deficiencies -- Reintegration: Overcoming Challenges and Addressing the Woman's Needs -- Transformed Justice: A Roadmap. This book delves into the transformative efforts that sought to redefine punishment and rehabilitation, highlighting the pivotal role of Community Service Orders (CSO) and the legislative push to abandon the use of Short-Term Prison Sentences (STPS) for fine default. However, a deeper investigation reveals a critical oversight: the unique predicaments of women entangled in the criminal justice system were neglected. Through meticulous research and analysis, this work sheds light on the nuances of judicial discretion in the District Court, the inconsistencies in sentencing, and the challenges in implementing effective diversion policies. It presents an in-depth exploration of the legislative adjustments aimed at both ends of the sentencing spectrum and the unforeseen consequences these changes have had, particularly on women. Quantitative and qualitative research demonstrate that, in Ireland, there is a higher risk that when a woman reoffends this leads to increasingly harsher penalties. Women are offered fewer meaningful opportunities for self-improvement or programs aimed at addressing the socio-economic factors underscored by their offences. This book will be of interest to a broad spectrum of readers interested in criminal justice reform, gender studies, and socio-political history. It appeals to academics, practitioners, and policymakers in the fields of criminology, sociology, and law, offering fresh insights into the complexities of penal reform and its implications for different genders. Additionally, it caters to a general audience intrigued by the intersection of social justice, legal reforms, and gender equality. Human rights. 58427 Law Philosophy. 67596 Law History. 67597 Criminal law. 57917 Private international law. 65660 Conflict of laws. 65661 International law. 58292 Comparative law. 65662 Feminism. 1785 Feminist theory. 61151 Human Rights. 58427 Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History. 67600 Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law. 67231 Private International Law, International and Foreign Law, Comparative Law. 65667 Feminism and Feminist Theory. 67739 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031824548 Printed edition: 9783031824562 Printed edition: 9783031824579 Gender, Justice and Legal Feminism, 2948-166X ; 3 76650 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-82455-5 ZDB-2-LCR ZDB-2-SXLC 66662 66662