"The Description of Inmates’ Coping Skills of Class IIA Women's Prison in Semarang" is a monograph that expands upon the groundbreaking research conducted by Rimayati, Sayekti, and Redjeki The Description of Inmates' Coping Skills of Class IIA Women's Prison in Semarang," published in the esteemed Journal of Advanced Guidance and Counseling in 2021 (Volume 2, Issue 1, pages 39-55, doi:https://doi.org/10.21580/jagc.2021.2.1.7893).

This monograph delves deeper into the study, offering a comprehensive exploration of the coping skills exhibited by incarcerated women and their strategies for managing life within the confines of Class IIA Women's Prison in Semarang. Building upon the original research, the authors provide a more extensive analysis, contextualizing the findings and presenting a rich narrative that sheds light on the daily lives, challenges, and remarkable resilience of these women.

Using a descriptive quantitative approach, the book examines the coping skills of 182 carefully selected individuals from a population of 378, including both adult prisoners and inmates. With a focus on five predetermined indicators, the authors present an in-depth analysis, revealing the inmates' coping abilities, which achieved an impressive average score of 76.7%. These findings establish that the coping skills of inmates in Class IIA Women's Prison in Semarang fall within the "good" category, providing a testament to their strength and adaptability.

Moreover, the monograph explores the implications of the research, aiming to contribute to the enhancement of correctional services within Class IIA Women's Prison. By providing insights into the psychological well-being of inmates and their coping mechanisms, the book seeks to foster a more supportive and rehabilitative environment that promotes successful reintegration into society.

Featuring the originality of the monograph lies in its specific focus on the coping skills of inmates within the context of Class IIA Women's Prison in Semarang, this research stands as a pioneering contribution to the field. The authors' thorough examination of the inmates' experiences, challenges, and coping strategies ensures that "Coping Skills Behind Bars" will captivate scholars, criminologists, psychologists, and individuals interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the lives of incarcerated women.

Keywords: coping skills, inmates, women's prison, resilience, correctional services, psychological well-being, rehabilitation, monograph, criminal justice research, incarcerated women.