Overview

Balancing deeply researched stories of trailblazers from the past with those of contemporary women, Women in Blue serves as both a historical reference and a career exploration resource. Original interviews reveal details of life on the job for various law enforcement positions, as well as practical advice from these remarkable women in the trenches. Packed with photos, sidebars on related topics, excerpts from primary sources, and including a bibliography, source notes, and more!

Full Product Details

Author:   Cheryl Mullenbach
Publisher:   Academy Chicago Publishers
Imprint:   Academy Chicago Publishers
Volume:   Volume 16
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.349kg
ISBN:  

9780897333061

ISBN 10:   0897333063
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   07 May 2024
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available  
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Table of Contents

Author’s Note Introduction   Part I: Breaking into Jail: The Early Matrons Sadie Likens: Defying Denver’s Powerful Aletha Gilbert: City Mother   Part II: “Copettes” No Longer: Policewomen Isabella Goodwin: Saving Face Grace Wilson: Breaking Color Lines Mary Sullivan: No Career for a Lady   Part III: The Difference a Word Can Make: Police Officers Moira Smith: A Love Story Julia Grimes: Changing Course   Part IV: All Hail: Police Chiefs Rhoda Milliken: A Woman with a Beautiful Soul Penny Harrington: A Relentless Pioneer Jody Kasper   Part V: Getting into Government: Federal Agents Roseanne Russo: Using Psychology to Catch Criminals Ethel and Marlo McGuire: FBI Mother-Daughter Special Agents   Part VI: Majority Rules: Police Scientists Frances Glessner Lee: Turning Crime Scenes into a Science Lois Gibson: Empowering Victims of Violent Crime Cristina Pino: “First of All, I Had to Learn English”   Resources Notes Bibliography Index

Reviews

"""Women in Blue demonstrates the value that women bring to the law enforcement profession and how they are changing the culture of policing through communication, collaboration, and treating people with dignity and respect. Even if you are not considering a law enforcement career, you should read Women in Blue to learn how women successfully navigate a male-dominated profession."" --Catherine Sanz, executive director, Women in Federal Law Enforcement Inc. ""A suitable introduction to the field of law enforcement with a salutary, rarely seen focus."" --Kirkus Reviews ""An enlightening examination of a little-explored subject, offering both a historical resource and current insights into the profession."" --Publishers Weekly ""Mullenbach offers frank and honest stories of the personal sacrifices made by these women as they achieved their professional goals."" --School Library Journal ""This title would be useful for teens, educators, and librarians seeking to promote nonfiction, as well as possible career opportunities for young women."" --VOYA ""Young women considering careers in law enforcement will be empowered by the women profiled here."" --Booklist"

Author Information

Cheryl Mullenbach is the author of The Industrial Revolution for Kids, winner of the 2015 International Literacy Association Award for Intermediate Nonfiction, The Great Depression for Kids, and Double Victory. She is a former history teacher, librarian, public television project manager, and social studies consultant. She lives in Panora, IA.

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