Use these discussion questions that accompany the readings in the text/reader, for further exploration and understanding of concepts.

1. If you were to design a program that reflected gender-responsive principles, what key features would you integrate into your curriculum?
2. What challenges do women face during their reentry process? How does the Welfare Reform Bill limit access to resources for some women following their incarceration?
3. How do traditional risk assessment instruments fail female offenders? What are the implications of these findings?