This piece of research is part of a wider series of studies into Women in Prison and Children of Imprisoned Mothers, which is conducted in collaboration between other Quaker and Criminal Justice organisations.
It looks at studies conducted in English speaking countries (predominately UK and USA) concerning the impact of the imprisonment of a parent on their Children. The report focuses on four main areas; firstly an over view of the impact of imprisonment on children is given, secondly research into the effects of certain aspects of pre-imprisonment on children (arrest, pre-trial detention, trial and sentencing) are examined, then thirdly the report considers the challenges for children during imprisonment (maintaining family relationships, visiting, death row, children living in prison, poverty) and lastly the study looks at the impact on children after a parent comes out of prison (return of the parent, re-offending and offences committed by the child). Examples of 'good practice' are highlighted throughout the report, as are recommendations concerning the aspects highlighted above as well as on education and around care giving.
See the impact of parental imprisonment on children below:
