This short piece of research relates to the mentoring of children of prisoners in the US however, it can be applied to any country with an interest in this area.
It is the last in a series of 10 action research reports. The research is conducted in light of the estimated two million children with imprisoned parents in the US at the time of writing and the negative circumstances many of these children can find themselves in. It considers developmental psychology and childrens' needs depending on their stage of development. Studies of mentoring programmes are examined which indicate the long term social, emotional and educational benefits of mentoring children of prisoners and the importance of quality and longevity of mentor/mentee relationships.
See how mentoring can be a promising intervention for children of prisoners below:
