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Women Convictions Tied to Exploitation and Urban Life Struggles
Eleanor W. Hiller, newly reappointed chair of the California Women's Board of Terms and Paroles, argues most women in prison are driven by being used by others and an inability to cope with urban life. She cites pimps and fraud rings supplying bad checks and stolen cards, leaving the women trapped when authorities intervene. She notes 85 percent of incarcerated women are inadequate to cope with city life and emphasizes breakdown of family as a root cause, urging community care and self-sustaining roles for women.
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California Women's Board of Terms and Paroles
Eleanor W. Hiller
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