Children of Incarcerated Parents

"This important book points out that when a parent does time so does their child, despite not having committed any crime. The impact of such a traumatic separation can have a lifelong negative impact, one which falls disproportionally on children of color whose parents are most likely to be caught up in the criminal justice system. This timely book is extensively researched, containing a thorough review of the literature, a comprehensive overview of policies, and in-depth information about programs that make a difference nationally and internationally. The book comes to life through the voices of children, parents, and others in the system, as well as the author’s own clinical experience working with parents behind bars. Along the way, the author makes recommendations, and points out systemic and policy barriers that can, and should, be removed. This book is recommended reading for anyone who has the ability to make things better for incarcerated parents and their children, including judges, court administrators, policy makers, social workers, and child and family advocates."