This peer reviewed article notes that while statutory services support for children of prisoners is key, it is likely to be minimal and that decisions around provision are made according to local circumstance e.g. budgets, need, local politics etc.
The researchers used a typology of different cultures which ground local authority service provision for children of prisoners and identify the gaps and problems within attempts to align different services into a clear provision pattern in one local authority. There is an exploration of how a change in strategic culture can lead to improvements in service provision. Read about Strategic Planning for support services on Wiley online if you have access.
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