Civil Consequences of Women's Criminal Records: Strategies for Advocates

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Our current policies on drug use, incarceration, and the civil consequences of criminal records hurt women and children and reinforce problems of domestic violence, sexual assault, and addictions. Advocates can help reverse this trend by recognizing these implications when handling individual cases, developing systemic advocacy, and educating policymakers about the need for trauma-informed services and addiction prevention programs for survivors of abuse.

By Amy E. Hirsch From July-August 2007 Clearinghouse Review