Investigative reports. Women in prison /

The documentary takes a look at women in prison, exploring some of the reasons why they were encarcerated. Interviews with inmates, prison officials and psychologists highlight the many shortcomings of the current system and point to the changes that must be made as more and more women are sentenced...

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Uniform Title:Investigative reports (Television program).
Corporate Authors: Kurtis Productions, Arts and Entertainment Network, A & E Home Video (Firm), New Video Group
Other Authors: Kurtis, Bill
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: [New York, N.Y.] : A&E Home Video : [2002]
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Summary:The documentary takes a look at women in prison, exploring some of the reasons why they were encarcerated. Interviews with inmates, prison officials and psychologists highlight the many shortcomings of the current system and point to the changes that must be made as more and more women are sentenced to jail time. Many of the women interviewed are from the Central California Womens' Facility, Madera, CA.
Item Description:Originally aired as an episode of the television series Investigative reports.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD+R.
Audience:Not rated.
Production Credits:Editor, Michael O'Brien ; original music/audio director, David Huizenga ; camera operators, Skip Brown, Norman Lloyd.