Parenting Behind Bars

Mitchell, Michael B.; Dodson, Kimberly D.; Cabage, LeAnn N.

doi:10.4324/9781315626574-8

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“…Ironically, this concept of having little to no time to get things done is far from reality within a prison setting. Some prisoners describe "doing time" as one of the most difficult challenges of being in prison, akin to watching the hands on a clock move and counting every second of that movement (Mitchell et al, 2018). To make this process less painful, some incarcerated men and women engage in a variety of activities to pass the time, joining self-help groups, attending religious worship services, participating in sporting activities, and learning a new trade or working at a job; others isolate themselves, become secluded, or join in the illegal activities of prison contraband economics.…”

Section: Incarceration and Its Effect On Parentingmentioning

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The Value of Fathering for Incarcerated Offenders: Implementing the “Parents as Teachers” Curriculum in Greene County, Missouri

Hass-Wisecup¹,

Kenny²,

Adams-Derousse³

2021

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Research literature demonstrates the positive contributions of a nurturing father in the lives of young people as well as the reduction of recidivism for active fathers. The current study provides support for this model by highlighting the need for programming that enhances the relationship between incarcerated fathers and their children during their period of absence and while transitioning back into society and their family roles. The authors observed a parenting education program for incarcerated fathers twice weekly for a period of twelve weeks. The research noted three promising themes in the programming which could be expanded and implemented in other facilities. Fathers sought to improve their capacity to engage in “intentional conversations,” where they learned about modeling desirable behavior, being honest, and avoiding giving children mixed messages. Fathers also began the uncomfortable process of unpacking their own childhoods and overcoming poor parental models as they realized that “parenting makes a difference.” Through the program, fathers were encouraged to develop a “toolkit” of more positive parenting responsibilities and responses. Finally, fathers were introduced to the idea of “healthy relationships,” including creating strong boundaries and new types of relationship knowledge.

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Section: Incarceration and Its Effect On Parentingmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Value of Fathering for Incarcerated Offenders: Implementing the “Parents as Teachers” Curriculum in Greene County, Missouri

Hass-Wisecup¹,

Kenny²,

Adams-Derousse³

2021

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Mothering Behind Bars: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Prison Nursery Programs on Recidivism Reduction

2019

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The purpose of this study is to conduct a comprehensive evidence-based review of evaluation studies of prison nursery programs to determine whether they are effective in reducing recidivism. Seven studies evaluating the effectiveness of prison nursery programs are examined and classified using the Maryland Scientific Methods Scale. The results show some empirical evidence for the capacity of prison nursery programs to reduce recidivism. However, weak methodological research designs and insufficient statistical analyses led us to classify the effectiveness of prison nursery programs as “unknown.” Suggestions for improving the methodological quality of studies examining prison nursery programs and directions for future research are discussed.

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Parenting Behind Bars

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The Value of Fathering for Incarcerated Offenders: Implementing the “Parents as Teachers” Curriculum in Greene County, Missouri

The Value of Fathering for Incarcerated Offenders: Implementing the “Parents as Teachers” Curriculum in Greene County, Missouri

Mothering Behind Bars: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Prison Nursery Programs on Recidivism Reduction

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