The Effects of Prison Visits From Family Members on Prisoners' Well-Being, Prison Rule Breaking, and Recidivism
(review of research)

Overview:

The main content ist he description of  the development of prison policy concerning family bonds; this review systematically examines current research findings that explore the impact of prison visits from family members on three specific offender outcomes: prisoners’ well-being, rule breaking within the prison, and recidivism.

Learning Objectives:

Learning about the results of studies conducted since 1991 focusing on the impact of family visits on different offender outcomes

The resource:

Estimated Duration:

1 hour

Additional Resources

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375577152_Daily_experiences_and_close_relationships_of_incarcerated_youth_Perspectives_of_inmates_and_prison_staff

Authors and References

Louise Dixon

Karen De Claire

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