Behind Bars but Connected to Family: Evidence for the Benefits of Family Contact During Incarceration
(scientific Article, scientific study)
Overview:
The study examines mechanisms (i.e., family connectedness, post-release planning) by which contact with family during incarceration may impact post-release functioning (i.e., recidivism, substance misuse, mental illness, community functioning).
Learning Objectives:
Maintaining contact with the family during incarceration can facilitate more psychologically healthy adjustment during the stressful process of re-entering society. Furthermore, incarcerated individuals should be encouraged to make plans for post-release while still incarcerated either independently or in collaboration with family.
The resource:
Estimated Duration:
2 hours
Authors and References
Johanna B. Folk,a Jeffrey Stuewig,a Debra Mashek,b June P. Tangney,a and Jessica Grossmanna,
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