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Abstract
Parental incarceration is becoming an increasing relevant topic as American society continues in its tendency toward mass incarceration. As mandatory minimums send away criminals for longer periods of time, it also serves as a major cause behind parent-child separation. In the United States, it is estimated that there are over 1.5 million children with at least one incarcerated parent and about 7 million children with a parent under some form of correctional supervision. According to research, these children are more likely to become incarcerated and many are expected to experience either juvenile or adult incarceration in their lifetime. This study is intended to examine the literature that addresses this trend that often leaves behind an unwitting victim, the child. An analysis of past research, supportive programming and future recommendations ensue.
Year of Submission
2006
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services
First Advisor
Sam Lankford
Date Original
2006
Object Description
1 PDF file (47 pages)
Copyright
©2006 Telisa A. Burt
Language
en
Recommended Citation
Burt, Telisa A., "Children Experiencing Parental Incarceration: An Examination of Literature and Supportive Programming" (2006). Graduate Research Papers. 4428.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/4428
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