Ambiguous loss: the experiences of remand prisoners' loved ones

Masson, I and Booth, N (2024) 'Ambiguous loss: the experiences of remand prisoners' loved ones.' Criminology & Criminal Justice. (Forthcoming)

Abstract

Remand remains a particularly punitive and painful form of incarceration for prisoners, as well as their loved ones on the outside attempting to provide support. Drawing on in-depth qualitative data collected from 61 loved ones’ supporting remanded prisoners in England and Wales, this paper examines how the ambiguity and unknowns associated with this form of incarceration is particularly painful. Through the unique application of Boss’s (1977) theory of Ambiguous Loss, this paper contributes new knowledge about the nature, scope, and resilience shown by loved ones supporting remanded prisoners, indicating where future research and policy should be focused.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	ambiguous loss, remand prisoners, families, loved ones
Divisions:	School of Sciences
Date Deposited:	18 Nov 2024 10:42
Last Modified:	18 Nov 2024 10:42
ISSN:	1748-8958
URI / Page ID:	https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/16690

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