WOMEN AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYTEM

Running Head : WOMEN AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

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Women remain a special group in the society . Despite their high populations they are marginalized and have few legislative positions in society . Empowering women will reduce discrimination rates in the world Issues that affect women participating in or those affected by the criminal justice vary with race or state . Women of color face greater discrimination from the system , which seems to be using its machinery to enforce inequalities ( HYPERLINK "http /www .amnestyusa .org www

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The number of women victimized , offenders and criminal justice practitioners is increasing by the day . As the society develops more challenges are emerging . Women , as a marginalized part of society are prone to sex crimes . Women and girl trafficking has risen as illegal organization operates to use them for forced prostitution . Corrupt officials at varying levels allow such activities . Women in developing countries are at higher risks due to economic constraints . Victims of prostitution in foreign countries are deported to their mother countries where they are treated with discrimination making them more susceptible to such traffickers again . In the family setup women are prone to domestic violence that could range from rape , sexual assault or trafficking

Economic distress is a leading factor for women criminality . Drugs and alcohol abuse also lead them to commit crimes . Poverty leads to human trafficking where women are likely to be abused physically and sexually 70 of violence against women is either domestic or committed by an acquaintance compared with 41 of crimes against men ( HYPERLINK "http /www .cwu .org " www .cwu .org . Without effective programs in the society where offenders are absorbed crime rates will remain on the rise . Community based care programs will be appropriate to this respect Women practitioners in the criminal justice system face gender bias They tend to face challenges that hinder their development in their career . Gender based discrimination affect their recruitment as well as promotion . Fewer women are in the system hence inefficiencies in addressing women 's issues . In 2004 for instance only 8 .3 of women were in the Judiciary , high court judge and other positions ( HYPERLINK "http /www .cwu .org " www .cwu .org . Affirmative action can work to ensure a positive more in reducing the disparities

Cultural values for instance the view that family is private and should be protected or honored sees some women suffer in the hands of cruel husbands . Some victims do not trust the criminal justice system to effectively address their problem and consequently they do not consult them . Victimized women suffer in foreign countries where communication barriers may result to communication barriers . Again they may not be conversant with the legal systems of the foreign nations

The criminal justice system is ineffective when dealing with women caught in forced prostitution . They face harsh treatment than their abusers . Harsh punishment should be enforced so that justice prevails The system is biased against women . Few women report sexual assaults and even for those who...