Maintaining Connections: An Exploratory Analysis of the Predictors of Prison Visitation with Children and the Post-Release Plans of Incarcerated Mothers

Smith, Wesley T.; Blackburn, Ashley G.; Harris, James A.; Mullings, Janet L.

doi:10.1080/08974454.2020.1871158

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“…Support for parenting and structured visitation can help mothers mend and rebuild relationships (Cramer et al, 2017). Some research has shown that contact with children during imprisonment and expecting to have custody of children upon release positively impacts imprisoned women’s mothering identities and plans to live with their children after release (Barnes & Stringer, 2014; Smith et al, 2021). Mother-child visitation programs also hold the potential for positive behavioral and emotional outcomes for both mothers and their children (Snyder, 2009).…”

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“Your Hands are Tied, Literally:” Mothers Navigating Relationships With Their Children While System-Involved

Boppre

2024

Feminist Criminology

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This study examines mothers’ experiences and relationships with their children while incarcerated and under community supervision. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with 16 mothers/primary caregivers under community supervision in a Pacific Northwestern state. The findings highlight the complex realities mothers face at the intersections of the criminal legal and child welfare systems. Further, mothers face distinct structural and emotional barriers to maintaining relationships with their children during and following incarceration. Finally, the findings reveal the importance of mothers’ relationships with their children towards motivation for sobriety and desistance. Implications for policy and future research are discussed.

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Section: Policy Implicationsmentioning

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“Your Hands are Tied, Literally:” Mothers Navigating Relationships With Their Children While System-Involved

Boppre

2024

Feminist Criminology

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Parent-Child Contact during Incarceration: Predictors of Involvement among Resident and Nonresident Parents Following Release from Prison

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Social Service Review

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Dehumanization in the United States carceral system: Pathways to policy reform

Carriere,

Ravn

2024

Anal Soc Iss & Public Policy

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This narrative review examines the cumulative dehumanization process within the United States carceral system, highlighting how current policies perpetuate harm and undermine the well‐being of incarcerated individuals. Through a narrative review of interdisciplinary research, we explore the psychological, sociological, and legal dimensions of life within prison walls. We argue that the cumulative dehumanization inherent in these practices not only risks the safety and futures of prisoners but also creates environments that increase the likelihood of rule infractions and extended sentences. We identify and highlight the process of dehumanization across individual, interpersonal, institutional, and systemic levels. Our analysis focuses on three critical policy areas: the goals and directives of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the use of subminimum wages and forced labor, and the impact of fees on prisoners’ access to healthcare. By prioritizing respect, fairness, and humane treatment, we can dismantle the structures perpetuating dehumanization and harm.Public Significance StatementThis paper reviews the research surrounding cumulative dehumanization in prison life. It provides three policy recommendations in order to combat the dehumanization of prisoners, including changing the directive of the Bureau of Prisons, ending the use of subminimal wages, and removing fees from prisoners seeking medical treatment.

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Maintaining Connections: An Exploratory Analysis of the Predictors of Prison Visitation with Children and the Post-Release Plans of Incarcerated Mothers

Cited by 3 publications

References 48 publications

“Your Hands are Tied, Literally:” Mothers Navigating Relationships With Their Children While System-Involved

“Your Hands are Tied, Literally:” Mothers Navigating Relationships With Their Children While System-Involved

Parent-Child Contact during Incarceration: Predictors of Involvement among Resident and Nonresident Parents Following Release from Prison

Dehumanization in the United States carceral system: Pathways to policy reform

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