Citation

Greenberg R. Women Ther. 2007; 29(3-4): 165-179.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J015v29n03_09

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The incarceration of women who are mothers affects not only the women, but their children and families. The children are at high risk developmentally, psychologically, emotionally, and economically. This article identifies concerns and interventions for the children, families, and incarcerated women. Risk factors, as well as resiliency factors, are recognized, framing the intervention work needed to support optimal growth, development, and mental well-being of the children and families of incarcerated mothers

Keywords

children; interventions; families; risk; resiliency; Incarcerated mothers; therapeutic support