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Investigators evaluated a 15-week parent education program in a state prison for women. The majority of the 44 participants had been abused and 69% reported a history of drug and alcohol abuse. Preand post-measures consisted of a self-esteem index, a parenting attitudes inventory, and structured interviews. Results indicated a positive increase in self-esteem and significant positive changes in the following parenting attitudes: appropriate developmental expectations of children, empathetic awareness of children's needs, alternatives to corporal punishment, and appropriate family roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the participants evaluated the program as assisting them in improving interactions with their children on visitation and in their communication through letters. The findings support parent education programs for h a t e mothers. [Amde copies awilable for a feefrom 7he Hcnwrth Donunenl Deliwy ' Service: 1-800-342-9678 . E-mail a d d m : getinfo@haworih.com]During the last decade, the number of women entering federal and state prisons has increased dramatically. Between 1980 and 1989, the female population of state and federal prisons grew 27,000, reaching a record of

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