Women and the criminal justice system

some notes

Authors

  • Julita Lemgruber

Keywords:

Imprisoned women, Incarceration, Criminal Justice System, Gender violence

Abstract

The work discusses some issues related to women and the Criminal Justice System. It notes the growing incarceration of women and the difficult conditions to which they are subject, due to their specific needs. It proposes a gender perspective to approach the Criminal Justice System and suggests some topics for future research.

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Published

2001-12-01

How to Cite

LEMGRUBER, Julita. Women and the criminal justice system: some notes. Brazilian Journal of Criminal Science, São Paulo, v. 36, n. 36, p. 370–382, 2001. Disponível em: https://publicacoes.ibccrim.org.br/index.php/RBCCRIM/article/view/4075. Acesso em: 20 oct. 2026.
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