Housing + Employment
This barrier makes it difficult for formerly incarcrated women to get hired, even if they are qualified?
A criminal record.
What is stigma in the context of reintegration?
Negative judgments ans assumptions placed on formerly incarecerated women.
What are some examples of support systems in the context of reintergration?
Family, community programs, and services that help women adjust after prison.
What is the main goal of correctional policies for women?
Successful reintegration into society.
In terms of monitoring, what happens to women after release?
They are heavily mointored and required to do check-ins.
Women may struggle to apply for jobs, access services, or maintain stability without...
A stable address.
How are women often treated after they leave prison?
Often treated as if they are still criminals.
Name 1 of the 3 types of support that women may need after release?
Mental health support, community programs, or family support.
What two key areas do policies focus on to support reintegration?
Employment and housing.
What are the emotional impacts of surveillance on women?
Stress and anxiety.
How are housing and employment connected in reintergration?
Without hosuing, it is difficult to get a job, and without a job, it is difficult to maintain housing.
What is a gendered stigma and how does it affect women differently?
A stigma based on expectations of women as caregivers or mothers, leading to harsh judgment.
What does it mean when a support system is described as "conditional"?
Support is not guaranteed and depends on factors like location, resources, and available programs.
Why does the policy practice gap exist?
The system ignores what women actually experience in reality.
How does sureeillance act as a form of control rather than support?
It monitors behaviour instead of addressing real needs like housing or mental health.
Does the system expect women to become stable too quickly after release? Why or Why not?
Yes. It assumes access to housing and employment that many women do not have.
Should stigma be considered part of the punishment even after a sentence is completed? Why or why not?
What is a "Nowhere community" and how does it relate to support systems?
It is when someone leaves their old community but is not accepted into their new one, leaving them without support.
Why is focusing only on individual coping strategies not enough for reintegration?
It ignores deeper structural issues like trauma, poverty, and lack of support.
Why is motherhood often judged more harshly for women than for men in the justice system?
Gender expectations that women should be primary caregivers.
How does the Canadian housing crisis make reintergration more difficult?
It limits access to affordable housing, increasing the risk of homelessness and instability after release.
How does stigma reinforce broader social inequalities?
Limits access to resources and opportunities, keeping marginalized groups disadvantaged.
Should reintergration rely on community support, or should it be guaranteed by the system?
It should be guaranteed by the system, relying on communites creates unequal outcomes.
Do correctional policies actually achieve their goal of reintegration? Why or why not?
No. They fail to address the real-life challenges women face after release.
How does the system fail to support mothers during reintegration?