Parenting Education and Incarcerated Fathers

Incarcerated fathers or men in the role of father or surrogate father in the US are approaching rates that could be considered epidemic in proportion. Children are adversely affected by the absense of fathers. Some authors, researchers, and government view fatherhood as an incarcerated fathers have...

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Published in:Journal of family social work 2003-06, Vol.6 (3), p.15-33
Main Authors: LaRosa, Justin J., Rank, Michael G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
fatherhood
Incarcerated fathers
role of father
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Summary:Incarcerated fathers or men in the role of father or surrogate father in the US are approaching rates that could be considered epidemic in proportion. Children are adversely affected by the absense of fathers. Some authors, researchers, and government view fatherhood as an incarcerated fathers have not been considered a viable intervention. This study explores the efficacy of programmed parenting interventions for incarcerated men.
ISSN:1052-2158
1540-4072
DOI:10.1300/J039v06n03_02