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Abstract
This article draws from data gathered for an Australian Research Council–funded study conducted in Victoria and New South Wales between 2011 and 2015, which examined how dependent children are responded to when their primary carer is imprisoned. In particular, this article specifically addresses a gap in knowledge by examining the current state of fathering programs in prison in Victoria. To do so, the views of 39 primary carer fathers incarcerated in Victoria are analysed. We argue that there is a distinct lack of support for fathers in prison, acting as a barrier towards maintaining father–child relationships. Findings indicate that 79% of the fathers in this study were never offered any parenting support services or programs. By clearly highlighting the state of fathering programs in prisons in Victoria, this article offers suggestions as to how best to facilitate the connection between incarcerated fathers and their children.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1465-1481 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2019 |
Keywords
- children of prisoners
- fathering
- imprisonment
- programs
- support
Projects
- 1 Finished
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The Impact of Incarceration on Children's Care: A Strategic Framework for Good Care Planning
Trotter, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Baker, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Collier, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Eriksson, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Flynn, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McCauley, K. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Naylor, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Australian Research Council (ARC), Department of Health (DH) (Victoria), Department of Justice and Community Safety (Victoria), Victorian Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders (VACRO), Prison Fellowship Australia, Shine for Kids
4/01/11 → 15/12/14
Project: Research