Policy Reforms To Ensure Continuity of Mother-Child Relationship Among Justice-Involved Mothers: Victoria, Australia
Introduction Maternal involvement in the CJS impacts not only the offending mother but also the offender’s dependents since mothers are the primary caregivers. Upon incarceration, most mothers receive little support from family or spouses, and their children experience unstable care arrangements. Short-term and long-term involvement of women in the justice system interrupts the mother-child relationship, ... Read More
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