Bibliograph

Wrongful convictions of women, when innocence isn't enough, Marvin D. Free Jr., Mitch Ruesink

Type

Label

Wrongful convictions of women, when innocence isn't enough, Marvin D. Free Jr., Mitch Ruesink

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-308) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Wrongful convictions of women

Nature of contents

legal cases and notesbibliography

Oclc number

922836386

Responsibility statement

Marvin D. Free Jr., Mitch Ruesink

Sub title

when innocence isn't enough

Summary

"Marvin Free and Mitch Ruesink reveal the distinctive role that gender dynamics so often play in the miscarriage of justice. Examining more than 160 cases involving such charges as homicide, child abuse, and drug-related offenses, the authors explore systemic failures in both policing and prosecution. They also highlight the intersecting roles of gender and race. Demonstrating how women encounter circumstances that are qualitatively different than those of men, the authors illuminate unique challenges facing women in the criminal justice system." - Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Women and wrongful convictions -- Child abuse -- When women kill -- The war on drugs -- Property crimes and beyond -- Looking back, moving forward

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