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October 29, 2015
In this seminar, Dr. Kates presented two types of data focused on mothers admitted to substance abuse services by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Mothers Seeking Substance Abuse Services: Analysis Including Justice-Involved Women
Erika Kates, Ph.D.
Lunchtime Seminar (51:18 min.)
In this seminar, Dr. Kates presented two types of data focused on mothers admitted to substance abuse services by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The first source is a large state database that allows for an analysis of many women鈥檚 characteristics and experiences. The second source relies on focus groups held by Dr. Kates with women staying in recovery houses. Dr. Kates reviewed the data and discussed whether, and how, women who have become involved with the justice system鈥攕ome with many incarcerations鈥攄iffer from women who do not become involved with the police, courts, and corrections.
Erika Kates, Ph.D. is a senior research scientist at 妻友社区 working in two major research areas鈥攋ustice and gender with a focus on women and low-income women鈥檚 access to education. She has extensive experience in policy analysis and research, focusing mainly on low-income women, women of color, and immigrants.
