A Study of Literature and Research Between 2002 and 2008 Related to the Treatment of Female Inmates and their Children

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore and synthesise the literature and research which is associated with the protection of women’s rights and treatment of female inmates and their children. The study spans literature and research which are both in the country and from outside Thailand for classification purposes and for assessment of the information. By drawing on a qualitative research synthesis, the classification follows the content and the comparative study methodology, synthesized for the conclusion of concepts, methods and appropriate procedures for standardizing the treatment for female inmates and their children. The results of the study show that the literature and research related to the treatment of female inmates and their children consists of 3 approaches; international standards for the treatment of offenders, the treatment of female inmates and their children and the treatment of female inmates and their children in Thailand. The results can also be divided into 3 main issues; knowledge about the rights of female inmates and their children, knowledge about the processes and methods for treating female inmates and their children by related personnel and staff, and knowledge about the management and standards for the treatment of female inmates and their children that can be applied by practitioners and administrators to make decisions. Recommendations are made related to the rights of female inmates and their children, processes and methods for treating female inmates and their children by related personnel and staff, and management and standards for the treatment of female inmates and their children.