Parenting Education and Incarcerated Fathers

Msw, Justin J. LaRosa; Rank, Michael G.

doi:10.1300/j039v06n03_02

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“…Overall, the evidence suggests that parenting programs can be effective in promoting positive outcomes especially in relation to parenting attitudes, parenting knowledge, and indicators of parental health and wellbeing. Specifically, findings indicate that parenting programs can be effective for improving attitudes regarding discipline (Cornille et al 2005 ; Landreth and Lobaugh 1998 ; LaRosa and Rank 2001 ; Miller et al 2014 ; Palusci et al 2008 ; Sandifer 2008 ; Scudder et al 2014 ). In the context of parental health and wellbeing, programs were found to be particularly beneficial for depression (Eddy et al 2013 ; Shortt et al 2014 ), self-esteem (Kennon et al 2009 ; Thompson and Harm 2000 ; Wilson et al 2010 ), and stress (Eddy et al 2013 , Frye and Dawe 2008 ; Landreth and Lobaugh 1998 ; Loper and Tuerk 2011 ; Scudder et al 2014 ).…”

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“…Second, the studies included in this review highlighted the important role played by facilitators as they were found to impact the way recipients responded to the program (LaRosa and Rank 2001 ; Meek 2007 ; Rossiter et al 2015 ) and were considered essential in the management of group dynamics (Miller et al 2013 ). Previous research has described the strength of the relationship between facilitators and recipients as having a profound impact on initial and prolonged engagement in parenting programs (Fixsen et al 2005 ; McPherson et al 2017 ) as well as being associated with better treatment outcomes (Marsh et al 2010 ).…”

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The Feasibility, Appropriateness, Meaningfulness, and Effectiveness of Parenting and Family Support Programs Delivered in the Criminal Justice System: A Systematic Review

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Children whose parents are involved in the criminal justice system (CJS) are at increased risk of developing social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and are more likely than their peers to become involved in the CJS themselves. Parenting behaviour and parent-child relationships have the potential to affect children’s outcomes with positive parenting practices having the potential to moderate some of the negative outcomes associated with parental involvement in the CJS. However, many parents in the CJS may lack appropriate role models to support the development of positive parenting beliefs and practices. Parenting programs offer an opportunity for parents to enhance their parenting knowledge and behaviours and improve relationships with children. Quantitative and qualitative evidence pertaining to the implementation and effectiveness of parenting programs delivered in the CJS was included. Five databases were searched and a total of 1145 articles were identified of which 29 met the review inclusion criteria. Overall, programs were found to significantly improve parenting attitudes; however, evidence of wider effects is limited. Additionally, the findings indicate that parenting programs can be meaningful for parents. Despite this, a number of challenges for implementation were found including the transient nature of the prison population and a lack of parent-child contact. Based on these findings, recommendations for the future development and delivery of programs are discussed.

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The Feasibility, Appropriateness, Meaningfulness, and Effectiveness of Parenting and Family Support Programs Delivered in the Criminal Justice System: A Systematic Review

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“…Much of the existing research utilises non-standardised assessments, a lack of comparison groups, and an absence of follow-up or long-term assessments. There is some evidence to suggest that there are significant positive changes in prisoners in self-esteem, appropriate expectations of behaviour, corporal punishment, parent-child roles, and knowledge about child development (see LaRosa and Rank 2001;Showers 1993;Thompson and Harm 2000). As a result of these pro-social changes, Stanley and Byrne (2000:5) argue that such interventions 'might help these women, whilst imprisoned and upon release, to raise their children in more positive environments, reducing not only their own offending but the potential for their children in becoming the next generation of offenders'.…”

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The Impact of a Correctional-based Parenting Program in Strengthening Parenting Skills of Incarcerated Mothers

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Fowler²,

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Current Issues in Criminal Justice

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Despite a relative paucity of information on the impact that incarceration of a parent has on a child, most literature agrees that the effects are real and profound. Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) in conjunction with Tresillian Family Care Centres introduced a parenting program, Mothering at a Distance (MAAD), across correctional facilities for female prisoners in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The central aim of the Program was to provide early parenting education and support intervention to mothers in custody, with the aim of guarding against the intergenerational cycle of crime. The Program intended to enhance a prisoner's ability to provide appropriate and sensitive parenting and reduce the emotional and social impact of separation on their children. An evaluation of the Program's development, implementation, effectiveness, and sustainability was conducted on all groups run between October 2006 and December 2008. This article provides a summary of the evaluation findings. * Victoria Perry is the Research and Information Manager with Corporate Research, Evaluation and Statistics (CRES), Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) and has a research background in child and family psychology, family conflict and child abduction. Cathrine Fowler is a child and family health nurse and is the Professor for the Tresillian Chair in Child and Family Health Nursing. She has extensive experience working with parents and their young children. Kyleigh Heggie is the Assistant Director (CRES), CSNSW and has an extensive research background in criminological and penological research. Karen Barbara is a Research Officer (CRES), in CSNSW and has a background in information and communication.

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“…In the United States there has been estimated to be up to 2.5 million children with one or both parents incarcerated in local jails, or federal or state prisons (Arditti et al 2003;Larosa and Rank 2001;Miller 2006;Springer et al 2000).…”

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Towards the Incorporation of Forgiveness Therapy in Healing the Complex Trauma of Parental Incarceration

Lander

2011

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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This paper explores the potential contribution of forgiveness therapy to the treatment of minor children who have experienced the adversities associated with parental incarceration. Theoretical perspectives on the imprisonment of parents and on forgiveness, and a survey of existing forgiveness therapy (FT) models points to the utility of this therapeutic modality. DiBlasio's family based conjoint model of forgiveness therapy is delineated and case illustrations of its application with children of incarcerated parents are presented. The possibility of forgiveness therapy facilitating successful family reentry is discussed, along with important limitations and contraindications of FT with youngsters whose parents are involved in the criminal justice system. Implications of forgiveness therapy for the field of practice of child and adolescent social work are considered.

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Parenting Education and Incarcerated Fathers

Cited by 17 publications

References 5 publications

The Feasibility, Appropriateness, Meaningfulness, and Effectiveness of Parenting and Family Support Programs Delivered in the Criminal Justice System: A Systematic Review

The Feasibility, Appropriateness, Meaningfulness, and Effectiveness of Parenting and Family Support Programs Delivered in the Criminal Justice System: A Systematic Review

The Impact of a Correctional-based Parenting Program in Strengthening Parenting Skills of Incarcerated Mothers

Towards the Incorporation of Forgiveness Therapy in Healing the Complex Trauma of Parental Incarceration

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