Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Live-In Nursery Within a Women's Prison

Carlson, Joseph R.

doi:10.1300/j076v27n01_06

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“…One way to approach this task is to disseminate information about MCPs and their associated benefits through various media channels. For instance, some research suggests that women who participate in mother-child programs have reduced recidivism rates (Carlson, 1998;Radosh, 2002). Furthermore, a recent judicial decision related to mother-child visitation found that the cancellation of a provincial-level program violated the mothers' fundamental Charter rights (Inglis v. British Columba, 2013).…”

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Canada’s Mother-Child Program: Examining Its Emergence, Usage, and Current State

Brennan¹

2014

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One of many issues a mother must face while incarcerated is separation from her child(ren) for an extended period of time. Empirical findings have consistently highlighted various negative effects for both mothers and their children as a result of this separation. To curb some of the negative effects, Correctional Service Canada's Mother-Child Program offers full-and part-time visitation between children and their incarcerated mothers at various women's federal correctional facilities in Canada. The current study involves an in-depth critical analysis of Canada's MCP by asking three related questions. First, to what extent has the MCP been used since its full implementation in 2001? Second, to what extent is the MCP used today? Third, do any barriers exist currently that are inhibiting the success of the MCP and, if so, how can these be addressed? The results of the study reveal that, since the full implementation of the program in 2001, the participation rate declined from an already low starting point and has remained relatively low since. Further, three main factors were suggested as potential barriers impeding the success of the MCP: correctional overcrowding, a more punitive institutional culture, and a series of changes to the program's eligibility criteria. Recommendations on ways to increase the usage of the program are offered and suggestions for future research are made. Keywords: correctional visitation; incarcerated mothers; Mother-Child program; CanadaParmi les nombreux problèmes auxquels sont confrontés les mères en prison est la séparation avec son ou ses enfant(s) pendant de longues périodes. Des résultats empiriques continuent de démontrer les multiples effets négatifs de cette séparation sur la mère et l'enfant. Pour contrecarrer certains d'entre eux, le Programme Mère-Enfant (PME) du Service Correctionnel du Canada offre des visites à temps plein et à temps partiel des enfants dans le milieu carcéral de la mère dans de multiples institutions carcérales au Canada. L'étude en cours constitue une étude critique approfondie du PME du Canada fondé sur trois questions. Dans quelle mesure le PME a-t-il été utilisé depuis sa mise en oeuvre intégrale en 2001? Dans quelle mesure le PME est-il utilisé aujourd'hui? Quels sont les obstacles actuels au succès du PME et, le cas échéant, comment peuvent-ils être surmontés? Les conclusions de l'étude révèlent que depuis la mise en oeuvre du programme en 2001, le taux de participation, déjà assez faible, a diminué avant de se stabilité à un niveau encore plus faible. En outre, trois grands facteurs ont été avancés pour entraver le succès du PME : la surpopulation carcérale, une culture institutionnel plus punitive et une série de modifications aux critères d'admissibilité au programme. Des recommandations seront proposées pour augmenter le recours au programme, ainsi que de suggestions pour des études à venir.

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Canada’s Mother-Child Program: Examining Its Emergence, Usage, and Current State

Brennan¹

2014

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“…Negative outcomes for children associated with more contact included insecure attachment and behavioral problems. Interestingly, only two studies examined the impact of mother-child contact on recidivism: one found positive effects (Carlson, 1998 ) and the other negative effects (Bales & Mears, 2008 ).…”

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Associations Among Mother–Child Contact, Parenting Stress, and Mother and Child Adjustment Related to Incarceration

McClure

Shortt

Eddy

et al. 2015

SpringerBriefs in Psychology

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“…The psychological impact of forced separation on mothers and babies remains largely ignored. The few studies that explored inmate maternal response to forced separation (Carlson, 1998;Osborne, 1995;Wismont, 2000) are not current. A more recent study reported feelings of loss, pain, grief, and anxiety among incarcerated postpartum women (Schroeder & Bell, 2005), although the study stopped short of examining the strategies that the women used to address their feelings resulting from being separated from their newborns.…”

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Impact of Forced Separation Policy on Incarcerated Postpartum Mothers

Chambers

2009

Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice

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The number of incarcerated women in the United States is steadily increasing with 9% giving birth while serving time. Mothers and babies are routinely separated immediately and during most of the postpartum period. This qualitative study examines the impact of this policy by exploring the nature and meaning of the mother-infant bonding experience when the mothers know separation is coming. Twelve incarcerated postpartum mothers were interviewed during the early postpartum period about their antepartum and postpartum relationships with their babies. Qualitative data analysis produced four relational themes: (a) "a love connection," (b) "everything was great until I birthed," (c) "feeling empty and missing a part of me," and (d) "I don't try to think too far in advance." Results of this qualitative study provide information to professionals exploring gender-sensitive prison policies for the growing female population.

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Live-In Nursery Within a Women's Prison

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Canada’s Mother-Child Program: Examining Its Emergence, Usage, and Current State

Canada’s Mother-Child Program: Examining Its Emergence, Usage, and Current State

Associations Among Mother–Child Contact, Parenting Stress, and Mother and Child Adjustment Related to Incarceration

Impact of Forced Separation Policy on Incarcerated Postpartum Mothers

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