A qualitative case study of pregnancy and early parenting in Canada’s federal prisons for women
Martha Paynter,
Ruth Martin-Misener,
Adelina Iftene
et al.
Abstract:Objective
The aim of this study was to understand the experiences of pregnant people and new parents in Canadian federal prisons for women, and to better understand their ability to participate in the institutional Mother Child Program.
Methods
This qualitative case study used semi-structured interviews with people who experienced federal incarceration during pregnancy or the early parenting years.
Findings
Major themes in the analysis include: 1) Reasons why- and why not- to participate in the Mother Chil… Show more
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