Choice and Constraint Behind Bars: A Thematic Analysis of Women’s Experiences in Voluntary and Mandatory Prison Programs
Published online on July 29, 2026
Abstract
Feminist Criminology, Ahead of Print.
Most research on prison programming focuses on quantitative outcomes, often overlooking incarcerated women’s lived experiences. This qualitative study examines how 26 incarcerated women perceive the effectiveness of voluntary and mandatory programs. Three ...
Most research on prison programming focuses on quantitative outcomes, often overlooking incarcerated women’s lived experiences. This qualitative study examines how 26 incarcerated women perceive the effectiveness of voluntary and mandatory programs. Three ...