Title of article
Pathways of Women Prisoners to Jail in Pakistan
Author/Authors
Khalid، Adeela نويسنده Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan , , Khan، Nashi نويسنده Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan ,
Issue Information
دوفصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2013
Pages
5
From page
31
To page
35
Abstract
Background: The present study aimed to examine pathways to imprisonment
for women in Pakistan. It was hypothesized that early life victimization
in women, problematic family relationship and economical deprivation
would be significantly associated with criminal activities of women
prisoners.
Method: To identify the pathways to prison, structured interview was devised
by the researchers. Sample comprised of 114 women prisoners enlisted
from KotLakhpat jail, Lahore, Pakistan.
Results: Poverty, revenge, anger and lack of empowerment were significantly
associated with criminal activities of women offender.
Conclusion: The umbrella of rehabilitation should also cover social and
legal matters of women offenders along with tackling their psychological
issues.
Journal title
Health Promotion Perspectives (HPP)
Serial Year
2013
Journal title
Health Promotion Perspectives (HPP)
Record number
1241764
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