Maternal Imprisonment and Family Life: From the Caregiver's Perspective

ISBN-13: 9781447352297 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 160 str.

Natalie Booth

Opis

Exploring the untold experiences of family members and friends caring for the children of female prisoners in England and Wales, this book analyses the complex challenges of the 'family sentence' they serve and the realities of their disenfranchised status in society, policy and practice.

Spis treści

Preface: Linda’s story The landscape of maternal imprisonment: caregiving and family life Researching the caregiver’s lived experiences Family constructions and caregiving practices Renegotiating family life: caregiving in the aftermath of the mother’s imprisonment Navigating the criminal justice system Social support, familial stigma and release Kin caregiving: occupying a disenfranchised status while serving the family sentence Reflections on the research process