Examining External Support Received In Prison And Concerns About Reentry Among Incarcerated Women

Keywords

external social support; incarceration; prison visitation; reentry; women

Abstract

Few studies have examined whether social ties influence concerns about reentry among women in prison. Given that a systematic understanding of reentry has the potential to inform research and policy efforts to assist women with transition, this gap is limiting. Our study addresses this void by testing whether social support affects reentry concerns (family, employment, financial, and stigma) among incarcerated women. Results indicate that visits reduced all concerns; receiving letters had a less consistent effect, but they too, were associated with reduced worry. In addition, experiencing multiple types of support influenced reentry concerns among women. Research and policy implications are discussed.

Publication Date

4-1-2016

Publication Title

Feminist Criminology

Volume

11

Issue

2

Number of Pages

163-190

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/1557085115579483

Socpus ID

84962494248 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84962494248

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