A Historical Review of Mother and Child Programs for Incarcerated Women

    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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