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Lorie S Goshin¹, Mary W Byrne, Alana M Henninger

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Women released from prison nurseries show low recidivism rates, with most remaining in the community. This highlights the need for continued support and interventions for justice-involved individuals and their families.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Criminology
Reproductive Health

Background:

Prison nurseries provide a secure environment for incarcerated mothers to bond with their infants.
Understanding post-release outcomes is crucial for developing effective support systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the 3-year recidivism rates of women released from a New York State prison nursery program.
To identify factors influencing recidivism in this population.

Main Methods:

A descriptive study analyzed data from 139 women who participated in a prison nursery program between 2001 and 2007.
Criminal justice administrative data and prospective study data were used, including demographic, mental health, and policy-related factors.

Main Results:

The study sample comprised young women of color with histories of depression and substance dependence, convicted of nonviolent offenses.
86.3% of women remained in the community three years post-release, with only 4% returning to prison for new offenses.
Prior parole violations were associated with a significantly shorter time to return to prison.

Conclusions:

Women graduating from prison nursery programs demonstrate a low likelihood of recidivism.
There is a need for innovative interventions to mitigate the public health impacts of incarceration.
Nurses can collaborate with criminal justice systems to ensure comprehensive care for justice-involved individuals and their families.