The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Needs of Mothers in the Criminal Justice System

This study investigated the mental health needs of mothers in the criminal justice system using qualitative methods. Identified needs included counseling to help mothers recover from trauma, to define sense of self, and to link them with external support systems.

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Published in:The Family journal (Alexandria, Va.) Va.), 2011-07, Vol.19 (3), p.291-298
Main Authors: Laux, John M., Calmes, Stephanie, Moe, Jeffry L., Dupuy, Paula J., Cox, Jane A., Ventura, Lois A., Williamson, Celia, Benjamin, Barbaranne J., Lambert, Eric
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Child Abuse
Counseling
Counseling Effectiveness
Counselling
Criminal Justice
Criminal justice system
Criminals
Depression (Psychology)
Family Violence
Health Needs
Institutionalized Persons
Mental Health
Mothers
Qualitative methods
Qualitative research
Self Esteem
Sense of self
Social Support
Suicide
Trauma
United States (Midwest)
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Summary:This study investigated the mental health needs of mothers in the criminal justice system using qualitative methods. Identified needs included counseling to help mothers recover from trauma, to define sense of self, and to link them with external support systems.
ISSN:1066-4807
1552-3950
DOI:10.1177/1066480711405823