The Development of a Community-Based Parenting Model for Incarcerated Women
Keywords:
Incarcerated Mothers, Parenting Programs, Community-Based Intervention, Social ReintegrationAbstract
Parenting plays a crucial role in child development, yet incarcerated mothers face significant challenges in maintaining their parental responsibilities due to limited interaction with their children, psychological distress, and social reintegration barriers. While existing prison-based parenting programs provide individual skill-building support, they often lack community-driven approaches that ensure sustainable parental engagement post-incarceration. This study employs a systematic literature review to examine the gaps in current parenting interventions and proposes a Community-Based Parenting Model tailored for incarcerated women. The findings highlight that peer mentorship, external support networks, and structured post-release reintegration programs can significantly enhance parenting outcomes by fostering emotional resilience, social reintegration, and long-term parental involvement. The proposed model integrates prison-based parenting education, community mentorship, and post-release support mechanisms, offering a holistic and sustainable intervention. This research contributes to the discourse on correctional rehabilitation and family dynamics, advocating for policy reforms and collaborative initiatives that strengthen incarcerated mothers’ roles as caregivers. Further research is recommended to validate the model through empirical studies and pilot interventions in correctional settings.
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