VOICES FROM WITHIN

need, disconnection and the influence of others, visible anger, and fear. Further analysis uncovered two implicit underlying themes that were present in all of the women',s stories, namely, the centrality of relationships in their lives and their personal quest for empowerment. Voices from Within demonstrates the importance of conducting separate studies of male and female lawbreakers including women as a focus of study, of relying on subjective perspectives to distinguish and appropriately address differences inherent in the criminal population, and of reconceptualizing of the notion of motivation. Sommers concludes with suggestions for further research, and for practical approaches to working with lawbreakers.