Prisoner Parenting: Parenting From a Federal Jail
Kimberly Collica-Cox1, Gennifer Furst2
1Criminal Justice and Security, Pace University/Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, New York, NY, USA.
Summary
Parenting skills education for incarcerated mothers significantly reduced depression, anxiety, and parental stress while boosting self-esteem and confidence. This intervention improved maternal-child contact and strengthened family bonds.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Social Work
Background:
- Maternal incarceration disrupts parent-child bonds, increasing risks for emotional and behavioral issues in both mothers and children.
- Parenting skills education is a potential intervention to mitigate these negative effects and restore familial connections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of an evidence-based parenting program on incarcerated women.
- To assess changes in mental health, parenting confidence, and child contact among participants.
Main Methods:
- A pre- and posttest quasi-experimental design was employed.
- The study involved females housed in a federal jail managed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
- An evidence-based parenting program was implemented.
Main Results:
- Participants showed statistically significant decreases in depression, parental stress, and anxiety.
- Self-esteem and confidence in parenting skills significantly increased.
- Mothers reported increased contact with their children.
Conclusions:
- Jail-based parenting programs are effective interventions for incarcerated mothers.
- Enhancing parenting skills and maternal-child relationships can improve outcomes for this population.
- Such programs support the restoration of family bonds disrupted by incarceration.
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