Disrupted Childhoods
Children of Women in Prison
by Jane A. Siegel
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How does the sudden arrest and confinement of a mother fundamentally disrupt the daily routines, emotional stability, and developmental milestones of her children?
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In what ways did reading the first-person accounts of these children challenge, reinforce, or expand your prior perceptions of the collateral consequences of the criminal justice system?
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Siegel emphasizes recognizing differences in how families interact with the justice system over the long term; how does the duration and repetition of a parent's imprisonment change the impact on a growing child?
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