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  • Sociology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Female incarceration rates are increasing globally, with most incarcerated women being mothers.
  • Children of incarcerated mothers are a vulnerable population facing adverse socioeconomic and health outcomes.
  • Parenting while incarcerated presents unique challenges due to separation and systemic issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the parenting experiences of incarcerated mothers separated from their children.
  • To identify challenges faced by incarcerated mothers in maintaining parental relationships.
  • To understand the impact of correctional systems on maternal-child connections.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing interpretive description analysis.
  • Interviews conducted with 65 incarcerated mothers across three Australian prisons.
  • Interviews also included 19 stakeholders in correctional services and support.

Main Results:

  • Mothers expressed frustration in maintaining relationships with children, often worsening separation.
  • Key themes identified: 'protecting their children' and 'at the mercy of the system'.
  • Correctional system processes hindered, rather than supported, maternal-child connection.

Conclusions:

  • Incarcerated mothers require targeted support for their parenting role, ideally initiated during incarceration.
  • Modifications to prison routines, such as facilitating visits and calls, can improve maternal-child contact.
  • Addressing systemic barriers is essential to support incarcerated mothers' parenting efforts.