Inner lives: voices of African American women in prison

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

I. Analysis of African American Women's Experiences in the U.S. Criminal Justice System

II. Profiles and Narratives of African American Women in the U.S. Criminal Justice System

A. Currently Incarcerated Women

1. DonAlda

2. Cynthia

3. Mamie

4. Elizabeth

5. Rae Ann

6. Donna

7. Martha

8. Marilyn

B. Formerly Incarcerated Women

9. Bettie Gibson

10. Joyce Ann Brown

11. Betty Tyson

12. Karen Michelle Blakney

13. Ida P. McCray

14. Millicent Pierce

15. Joyce A. Logan

16. Donna Hubbard Spearman

C. Criminal Justice Officials and Support Networks

17. Judge Juanita Bing Newton

18. Assistant Warden Gerald Clay

19. Grace House Administrators: Rochelle Bowles, Mary Dolan, Annie Gonzalez, and Kathy Nolan

20. Sandra Barnhill, Director, Aid to Children of Imprisoned Mothers (AIM)

21. Rhodessa Jones, Director, Medea Theater Project

22. Professor Brenda V. Smith

23. A Family Story: Renay, Judy, Debbie, and Kito

III. Conclusions and Recommendations

Afterword

Appendix A. Self-Study Course on African American Women's History

Appendix B. Resource Directory

Notes

Bibliography

Index

About the Author