Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]-180) and index.
Contents
Introduction : Research purposes and design -- The women on probation and parole -- Dominant crimes -- Women's characteristics by dominant crime subgroup -- Outcomes in the two counties -- Drug users who fail -- Supervision for women using drugs but not failing -- Positive changes for substance-centered women -- Keeping women off drugs -- Supervision for women without drug problems -- Conclusion : Key findings and implications.