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This peer-reviewed paper reports on research into supervised play visits to fathers at HMP Leeds. The study took place in light of the fact that visiting a prison can be traumatic for children and having an imprisoned parent can lead to negative outcomes for them. Further, positive experiences of visits as a means of maintaining family ties can limit those negative outcomes. Data was collated from various methods to ensure validity. The research shows that play visits do produce positive outcomes for children and are effective in maintaining and strengthening family ties. These effects may be stronger when compared to standard prison visits, but further research is needed to confirm this.
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