Comparing Criminal Outcomes for Children of Fathers and Mothers Who Are Incarcerated: Dallaire Revisited. Issue 3 (2nd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hahl, Jeannie M.; Alarid, Leanne F.; Harris, Richard J.; Firestone, Juanita M.
• Is Part Of: Corrections. Volume 1:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 177
• Page End: 195
• Publication Date: 2016-07-02
• Subjects: Incarcerated women -- formerly incarcerated mothers-reunification with children -- intersections of race/class/gender -- juvenile delinquency -- prison programs; Punishment -- United States -- Periodicals; Criminal justice, Administration of -- United States -- Periodicals; 364.60973
• DOI: 10.1080/23774657.2016.1183242
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2377-4657

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Although earlier works argue maternal incarceration negatively affects children with few exceptions, recent research suggests children of mothers who are incarcerated may experience unchanged–or improved–conditions. Using SISFCF 1997, the authors revisit an earlier study that found adult children of incarcerated mothers ( n = 325) were 2.5 times more likely to be incarcerated relative to adult children incarcerated fathers ( n = 1, 104). The authors also include refined predictors and parents of adult and minor children ( n = 945). These modifications reduce mothers' odds of adult child incarceration, yet results are consistent with the original study. Despite limitations, this analysis provides some support for earlier research on this topic. The authors conclude by emphasizing the importance of accounting for parent–child contact during incarceration in future research.