The current study considers how women experience the pain of loss of liberty and
separation from their children and families during the initial phases of incarceration and …

Objective The current study considers the mothering experiences of incarcerated women to
identify important differences between maternal and paternal caregivers and explore how …

Incarcerated people–including those who are parents–have a diverse set of criminogenic
needs and responsivity issues, raising questions about how best to support them in prison …

The percentage of female offenders who are single mothers of minor children is a growing
concern among the total incarcerated population in South Africa and globally. This study …

The population of women in jail increased by 15% from 2008 to 2018. A portion of this
increase was due to state policies shifting individuals serving sentences of 1–5 years to …

Maternal incarceration causes complex and diverse outcomes, affecting the mother, her
family, and her community. Despite this, there are few evidence-based models of support …

This chapter will address the experiences of women's imprisonment in Lima-Peru, focusing
on the notions of self and the social roles assumed, when socialising with people on the …

This research study was conducted to explicate how formerly incarcerated Black women use
religion to find redemption, purpose, and fulfillment when transitioning into their community …

In the last several decades, women have become the fastest-growing portion of incarcerated
persons. Regardless of this increasing population, incarcerated women continue to be …