Policy Implications Relating to Inmate Mothers and Their Children: Will the Past be Prologue?  

Oleh:

Dalley, Lanette P.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: The Prison Journal vol. 82 no. 2 (Jun. 2002), page 234-268.
Topik: female prisoners; inmate mother-child relationship
Fulltext: 234TPJ822.pdf (148.62KB)

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Mandatory sentencing guidelines and gender-neutral sentencing policies are largely responsible for the dramatic increase and repetitive incarcerations of female prisoners. Not surprisingly, these sentencing policies have also resulted in the further deterioration of the inmate mother-child relationship as well as an increase in the social, emotional, and criminal problems of the children. This article presents data from a study conducted at three Montana female correctional facilities and interviews with guardians ad litem. The most compelling finding of this study is the reality that the majority of the inmate mothers will be reunited with their children, and many will not be able to succeed in living crime-free and drug-free lives or maintaining stable relationships with their children. Thus, the purpose of this article is to present data that support recommendations for policy changes that other states should consider to prevent further incarcerations and facilitate a positive mother-child relationship.

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