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Parenting from a County Jail: Parenting from Beyond the Bars
Kimberly Collica-Cox1, Gennifer Furst2
1a Criminal Justice & Security , PACE University/Dyson College of Arts and Sciences , New York , New York , USA.
Mothers in jail completed a parenting program, reporting less depression and better communication. This highlights the need for effective interventions for incarcerated mothers and their children.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Psychology
- Social Work
Background:
- Maternal incarceration impacts 1.7 million children, increasing risks for behavioral issues and trauma.
- Jails offer brief intervention opportunities for mothers returning to the community.
- Evidence-based parenting programs can support incarcerated mothers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure the self-reported treatment effects of an evidence-based parenting program for incarcerated mothers.
- To assess changes in depression, parental knowledge, and communication among program participants.
Main Methods:
- A pre- and post-test quasi-experimental design was employed.
- The study involved female inmates in a New York metropolitan area county jail.
- Self-reported data on treatment effects were collected from program participants.
Main Results:
- Participants reported reduced depression symptoms.
- Incarcerated mothers showed increased parental knowledge.
- Program completion led to improved communication with families and inmates.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based parenting programs show promise for improving well-being and skills in incarcerated mothers.
- The study underscores the need for tailored success metrics for justice-involved populations.
- Interventions for incarcerated mothers can mitigate negative impacts on children.
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