Women, Relationships & Criminal Justice
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- ISBN 9781529242614
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 15 Jan 2026
- Publisher: Bristol University Press
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Women who have been criminalised by the state typically encounter gendered experiences and challenges and are affected by complex and intersecting layers of system failure, marginalisation and stigma. Bringing together diverse perspectives from research, lived experience and frontline practice, this collection considers the central role of relationships for criminalised women, including motherhood, family, peer, romantic and professional relationships.
The collection offers critical insights into women’s relationships with the often oppressive system which they are required to navigate. Through different forms of expression, the collection allows us to hear a range of voices that offer alternative visions for the present and future. It makes a powerful case for policies and practices that are more responsive to women’s distinct needs within the criminal justice system.
Natalie Rutter is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Leeds Trinity University.
Sarah Waite is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Leeds Beckett University.
