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This peer reviewed psychological research from the US applies mixed methods to decipher key themes related to the imprisonment of primary care givers. The participants were a group of school aged children who were enrolled in a government funded mentoring programme. The research shows a high prevalence of post-traumatic stress and internalised and externalised behaviours in the group. Descriptions of children's stress and coping behaviours in response to the ambiguous loss associated with parental imprisonment are presented. The case and implications for similar mentoring programmes for children with imprisoned caregivers are also discussed.
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