摘要：In this article, data was gathered from interviews and observations using content and historical anal- ysis of several women from a re entr y program in Hartford, CT (n=32). Interviews illustrate that e xam- ining a ge ndered approach of female offenders provide s an efficie nt foundation on which to answer the question of whether r eentr y prog rams ar e tr uly gender-specific. The needs of women are differ - ent t ha n men an d th erefore t here shou ld be a difference in t reatme nt u pon reen try. Tw o ma in p u rp os - es are served: to investigate women's narratives about the reason for criminal activity and to examine their specific needs for gender-specific reentry programming. The value of qualitative research in life trajectories is emphasized as a tool to understand gender-specific needs with a particular focus on the life course dimensions of entrance, succe ss, and timing (Thor nberr y 1997).
关键词：Gender; Re entr y; Case Studies; Life Course; Social Bond
