Web resource:	http://www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/Documents/BB/2018-Report-Recent-Trends-in-the-NSW-Female-Prison-Population-BB130.pdf
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Recent trends in the NSW female prison population
Authors:	Ooi, Evarn J
Keywords:	Prison;Prisoners;New South Wales;Incarceration;Statistics;Women;Statistical Analysis
Year:	2018
Publisher:	NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
Citation:	No. 130
Notes:	"Aim: To explore a variety of explanations that can potentially account for the 50 per cent increase in the adult female prison population in NSW since 2011. Results: Adult female remand and sentenced receptions have increased 55 and 85 per cent, respectively. In addition, females proceeded against to court by NSW Police have risen 18 per cent. ... The most striking results are the substantial increases in repeat female offenders appearing before a court; for instance, the proportion of females with at least one prior court appearance has increased approximately 162 per cent. In contrast, LoS in custody remained relatively stable, and we do not find evidence that women are committing more serious offences. Conclusion: Prior offending history is a key determinant in accounting for the increase in the adult female prison population in recent years. " Open access
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/16514
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