Homework: Characteristics of Female Offenders
Leona Helmsley, Martha Stewart, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, Susan Smith, and Andrea Yates are some of the famous, or infamous, females who have recently spent time in correctional forensic treatment settings. These women were media "favorites," and while their crimes were certainly worthy of attention, what is more telling and compelling is that these women exhibited many common features shared by female offenders. When considering what these and other female offenders have in common, it is obvious that such features have implications for treatment approaches, the treatment itself, and the measurement of treatment success.
To prepare for this Homework:
a. Consider the features common to female offenders, and think about how these features affect treatment approaches and their treatment outcomes.
b. Select at least two of the features common to female offenders to use for this Homework.
c. Think about the implications of these specific features when selecting treatment approaches and treatment outcomes that might be appropriate and effective for female offenders. Consider how these features would affect treatment itself.
Task (1 to 2 pages):
a. Identify and briefly describe the two features common to female offenders that you selected for this Homework.
b. Explain how and why each of these features is common among female offenders.
c. Explain the implications of each feature on treatment approaches and treatment outcomes for female offenders. Be specific, and provide examples.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.