Prison parenting programs show promise, but inmates want more support

A new study examines how incarcerated parents experience parenting interventions behind bars, revealing what works and what gaps remain. The findings matter for corrections policy and criminal justice reform: helping imprisoned parents strengthen family bonds could reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for children with incarcerated relatives—a population affecting millions of American families.

Originaltitel: Participating in a parenting intervention in prison, perceptions from incarcerated fathers and mothers-A convergent mixed-methods study