Motherhood disrupted: Reflections of post- prison mothers

Baldwin, Lucy

doi:10.1016/j.emospa.2017.02.002

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“…This implicates that fathers show more emotional adjustment problems that behavioral adjustment problems. Previous studies have reported on emotional trauma among mothers as a result of the separation of their child via incarceration (Baldwin 2018). It is not unlikely that fathers experience similar emotional traumas, which might cause emotional problems such as anxiety and depressive problems, rather than hostile behavior.…”

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“…For instance, incarcerated mothers have mentioned the separation of their children as the most stressful aspect of imprisonment. They are insecure about the effects of the detention and the separation from their child on their child's wellbeing, and on the care for their children while they are absent and return to the family after detention (Banauch 1985;Beckerman 1989;Brownell 1997;Burgess and Flynn 2013;Coll et al 1998;Dodge and Pogrebin 2001;Enos 1997;Flynn 2014;Henriques 1982) Also after release, mothers still struggle with disruptions in their motherhood (Baldwin 2018).…”

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Experienced Severity of Imprisonment Among Fathers and Non-Fathers

Reef

Dirkzwager

2019

J Child Fam Stud

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Objectives Even though 90% of the prison population is male, fatherhood among prisoners is an overlooked topic. Previous studies suggest that experienced severity of detention is different between fathers and non-fathers in prison because there is a unique deprivation strain related to fatherhood. There are criminological arguments and arguments in the legal context why we need more knowledge on the experience of detention by incarcerated fathers. Methods We studied longitudinal data of 785 males in pre-trial detention in the Netherlands from the nationwide Prison Project study population: 329 fathers were compared with 456 non-fathers for experienced severity, adjustment patterns (i.e. mental distress and misconduct), and deprivations strains. Results We found differences between fathers and non-fathers, both in adjustment and deprivation strains. Fathers reported less adjustment problems and different deprivation strains than non-fathers. Missing children during pre-trial detention was associated with depressive behavior (β = 0.158, p < 0.005) and anxiety among fathers (β = 0.128, p < 0.05). Conclusions Our results underline the importance of designing interventions for fathers in prison and educating sentencers about this topic. Proportional sentencing of fathers in the criminal justice system could only be validated as long as sufficient attention will be paid to their unique deprivation strain, which is, missing their children. During pre-trial detention, care for the child-father relation may not only lead to father's emotional wellbeing during pre-trial detention, but may also lead to strengthened family bonds and children's wellbeing on the long term.

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Experienced Severity of Imprisonment Among Fathers and Non-Fathers

Reef

Dirkzwager

2019

J Child Fam Stud

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“…It is an identity that depends on having a relationship with a child, rather than being simply self‐validated. Motherhood is also a role that is publicly and socially revered and judged (Baldwin, ; Radcliffe, ). Our findings suggest that all participants were (re)negotiating this identity, many through courts and child welfare systems.…”

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“…Identity reconstruction is central to myriad life transitions, including transitions from addiction to recovery (Draus, Roddy, & Asabigi, ; McKeganey, ) and during reintegration postincarceration (Baldwin, ; LeBel, Richie, & Maruna, ). Such personal work is challenging and typically involves parallel changes in one's key relationships.…”

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Promoting Recovery Identities Among Mothers with Histories of Addiction: Strategies of Family Engagement

Gunn

Samuels

2018

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Changes in identity are critical to managing transitions to recovery from substance and alcohol addictions. Identity change is particularly important for mothers, whose recovery processes are often in the context of critical but complex family relationships and societal expectations. But research and practice often underestimate the relational dimensions that promote or inhibit changes in one's identity during recovery. Here we analyze data from a study that involved interviews with 30 formerly incarcerated women participating in a community‐based substance use treatment program in the Midwest. Drawing from Constructivist Grounded Theory Methods, our analysis identified three factors shaping levels of engagement with family members: (1) the relational consequences of a shared past; (2) ascribing permanence to the old identity of “addict” versus the ability to see women's capacity to change; and (3) the current provision of caregiving support to participants’ children. Our analysis supports and extends existing research by highlighting how family can both promote and inhibit a recovery identity process. We discuss potential implications for theorizing “recovery” and “identity” as relational and identify key elements to support practices more attuned to the hidden complexity of family support.

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“…Even so, they find safe places inside the prison to care for and talk about feelings such as guilt, remorse, and hopelessness with their children. Despite this reality, women report that these environmental factors can be tolerated if their desire to stay close to the child is considered (15) .…”

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confidence: 99%