The (Dis)continuity of Parenthood Among Incarcerated Fathers: An Analysis of Caregivers’ Accounts

2020 ◽  
pp. 21-37
Author(s):  
Melinda Tasca
Keyword(s):  
Incarcerated Fathers

Coparenting from Prison: An Examination of Incarcerated Fathers’ Consensus of Coparenting

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Eman Tadros ◽  
Katherine A. Durante ◽  
Tasseli McKay ◽  
Brandon Hollie
Keyword(s):  
Incarcerated Fathers

scholarly journals Did We Forget Something? Fathering Supports and Programs in Prisons in Victoria, Australia

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (8) ◽  
pp. 1465-1481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tess S. Bartlett ◽  
Christopher J. Trotter
Keyword(s):  
Support Services ◽  
Research Council ◽  
New South ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
Current State ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Incarcerated Fathers ◽  
Primary Carer ◽  
Do So

This article draws from data gathered for an Australian Research Council–funded study conducted in Victoria and New South Wales between 2011 and 2015, which examined how dependent children are responded to when their primary carer is imprisoned. In particular, this article specifically addresses a gap in knowledge by examining the current state of fathering programs in prison in Victoria. To do so, the views of 39 primary carer fathers incarcerated in Victoria are analysed. We argue that there is a distinct lack of support for fathers in prison, acting as a barrier towards maintaining father–child relationships. Findings indicate that 79% of the fathers in this study were never offered any parenting support services or programs. By clearly highlighting the state of fathering programs in prisons in Victoria, this article offers suggestions as to how best to facilitate the connection between incarcerated fathers and their children.

scholarly journals Experienced Severity of Imprisonment Among Fathers and Non-Fathers

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 1659-1668
Author(s):  
Joni Reef ◽  
Anja Dirkzwager
Keyword(s):  
Prison Population ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Adjustment Problems ◽  
Project Study ◽  
Missing Children ◽  
Children’S Wellbeing ◽  
Legal Context ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Incarcerated Fathers

Abstract Objectives Even though 90% of the prison population is male, fatherhood among prisoners is an overlooked topic. Previous studies suggest that experienced severity of detention is different between fathers and non-fathers in prison because there is a unique deprivation strain related to fatherhood. There are criminological arguments and arguments in the legal context why we need more knowledge on the experience of detention by incarcerated fathers. Methods We studied longitudinal data of 785 males in pre-trial detention in the Netherlands from the nationwide Prison Project study population: 329 fathers were compared with 456 non-fathers for experienced severity, adjustment patterns (i.e. mental distress and misconduct), and deprivations strains. Results We found differences between fathers and non-fathers, both in adjustment and deprivation strains. Fathers reported less adjustment problems and different deprivation strains than non-fathers. Missing children during pre-trial detention was associated with depressive behavior (β = 0.158, p < 0.005) and anxiety among fathers (β = 0.128, p < 0.05). Conclusions Our results underline the importance of designing interventions for fathers in prison and educating sentencers about this topic. Proportional sentencing of fathers in the criminal justice system could only be validated as long as sufficient attention will be paid to their unique deprivation strain, which is, missing their children. During pre-trial detention, care for the child-father relation may not only lead to father’s emotional wellbeing during pre-trial detention, but may also lead to strengthened family bonds and children’s wellbeing on the long term.

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