When Women Offend: Crime and the Female Perpetrator

by Stephanie Scott-Snyder

Overview

Until recently, gender stereotypes have shaped the ways in which society views female offenders, often as individuals incapable of criminal activity or extreme violence. When Women Offend: Crime and the Female Perpetrator sheds light on the complex world of female offending, demonstrating women’s capability to behave aggressively and violate gender expectations.

Readers learn about the influence of gender stereotypes on perceptions of female offendi

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781516572724
Publisher:	Cognella Inc.
Publication date:	12/14/2018
Pages:	380
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

Stephanie Scott-Snyder is a forensic mental health clinician. She has provided court-mandated therapy to offenders, conducted risk assessments, worked closely with law enforcement, and provided crisis intervention to victims of violent crime. She is an adjunct faculty member at two NYC metro area colleges, where she teaches courses in the psychology of law, forensic psychology, adolescent development, and social psychology. Prior to her work in the field of forensic mental health, Scott-Snyder was a writer/producer and creative director for network television, often focusing on police dramas and documentary-style crime shows.