Title

A Historical Review of Mother and Child Programs for Incarcerated Women

Authors

Authors

S. C. Craig

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Abstract

Programs for incarcerated mothers and their children have received little scholarly attention over the years. This article presents a historical review and discussion of programs for incarcerated mothers and their children in the United States. Recurring themes in the history of these programs include the pervasive effects of race and class, the state's attempt to regulate and control women's minds and bodies, and the persistent dilemmas posed by the presence of mothers in prison. The article begins with an examination of historical influences from England and continues with an overview of programs in the United States from the early 1800s to the present. A discussion and recommendations for further research are provided.

Journal Title

Prison Journal

Volume

89

Issue/Number

1

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Document Type

Article

First Page

35S

Last Page

53S

WOS Identifier

WOS:000263688800004

ISSN

0032-8855

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