Maternal imprisonment and family life: from the caregiver's perspective

Booth, N (2020) Maternal imprisonment and family life: from the caregiver's perspective. Policy Press, Bristol. ISBN 9781447352297

Abstract

Exploring the untold experiences of family members and friends caring for the children of female prisoners in England and Wales, this book sheds light on the collateral damage that incarceration causes those who take over caregiving responsibilities for the children of female prisoners. Providing new qualitative research on the lived experiences of caregiving relatives, alongside theoretically informed and policy-relevant insights, Booth shows the difficult and damaging consequences of the ‘family sentence’ they serve. Exploring the stigma, scarce statutory support and policy neglect they face, she offers much-needed evidence to encourage the development of a more inclusive, understanding and family-oriented justice system.

Item Type:	Book
Divisions:	School of Sciences
UoA:	Business & Management
Date Deposited:	18 Jun 2020 14:34
Last Modified:	15 Aug 2021 09:54
URI / Page ID:	https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/13267

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