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Families Left Behind: The Hidden Costs of Incarceration and Reentry

The impact of parental incarceration on children and ways in which society can better meet the needs of offenders' families are discussed. Topics covered include: prisoners as parents; children left behind; possible developmental effects on children; imprisonment alters family dynamics; obstacles to parent-child visits in prison; the challenge of maintaining contact; challenges of reunification and reintegration; and a role for communities and service agencies. Accession Number: 019311

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