Broken Bonds: Understanding and Addressing the Needs of Children with Incarcerated Parents
Author(s):
La Vigne, N., Davies, E., Brazzell, D.
Organization:
The Urban Institute
Publisher:
The Urban Institute
Date Published:
February, 2009 This report contains strategies for meeting the needs and overcoming the obstacles facing children with incarcerated parents are explained through a review of available empirical research. The report examines the scope of the problem; changes in daily life -- living arrangements, parent-child relationship, and financial circumstances; emotional and behavioral impact; protective factors -- relationship with parent before and during incarceration and support from family, caregivers, and members of the community; and recommendations.
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