Identifying the Impact of Incarceration on Parenting: An Examination of Incarcerated Parents' Perceptions in the “Reading for a Change” Program in Colorado

This study examines the relationship between incarcerated parents and their children. A total of 110 participants in the “Reading for a Change” program at three Colorado correctional facilities were recruited. Using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, incarcerated parents were asked ab...

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Authors: Ward, Kyle C. (Author) ; Shrake, MacKenzie (Author) ; Candelaria, Rachel (Author) ; Lloyd, Casey (Author) ; Qualkenbush, Samantha (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: The prison journal
Year: 2022, Volume: 102, Issue: 5, Pages: 626-647
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Keywords:
Relationships
Children
Jail
incarcerated parents
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Summary:This study examines the relationship between incarcerated parents and their children. A total of 110 participants in the “Reading for a Change” program at three Colorado correctional facilities were recruited. Using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, incarcerated parents were asked about their relationships with their children and the impact incarceration has had on their families. Results indicated considerable barriers to visits, high costs of keeping in touch, significant impacts on the family at home, strained financial support, and important reported changes in children's behavior.
ISSN:1552-7522
DOI:10.1177/00328855221121274