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2011
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“By looking beyond the individual to families and social supports, corrections officers can help improve public safety and other outcomes” (p. 1). Sections of this guide discuss: what a strength-based, family-focused approach is; changing the convers... Read More
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2011
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What is interesting about this paper is that it examines how the criminality of mothers affect subsequent delinquency of their sons and daughters. “For both genders…the more serious the parent’s criminal record, the greater the probability of their o... Read More
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2011
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Anyone interested in reduced recidivism should read this report. It describes what a family-focused approach is and why it is important while laying out a seven step process for family-focused justice reform. The seven steps are: emphasize safety and... Read More
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2011
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If your agency is looking for ways to reduce the recidivism of fathers returning to the community, this program might be for you. “The Connections Project is an initiative that focuses on the power of engaged fathers for successful reentry.” This web... Read More
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2011
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Advice for offenders trying to reconnect with their families and stay out of jail or prison is given. Sections of this brochure are: prepare—build a strong base; partner--work with mom; and prevent—reach out to stay out.... Read More
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2011
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A selection of fact sheets “connect the dots between eight of the most significant reentry challenges and the need to engage incarcerated and reentering fathers in becoming better dads” (p. 3). This report covers housing, employment, marriage and rel... Read More
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2011
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The need to strengthen the ties between family members and youth involved in the juvenile justice system is explained. Family engagement is one strategy for agencies working to create “pro-social connections that will support them [juvenile offenders... Read More
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2011
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This study seeks to determine “the impact of participation in the InsideOut Dad™ program on participant behavioral, cognitive, attitudinal, and self-efficacy outcomes compared to Newark CEC Residential Reentry Center resident fathers not participatin... Read More
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2011
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The impact of the InsideOut Dad program on particular outcome measures in three Community Education Centers (CEC) Residential Reentry Centers in New Jersey is examined. Quantitative findings are reported for demographics and background, effect on con... Read More
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2011
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The use of the Juvenile Relational Inquiry Tool (JRIT) in the Ohio Department of Youth Services is evaluated (p. 1). The JRIT asks questions about the individual youth and ties to their families. Findings are discussed regarding the importance of fam... Read More
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2010
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The effects of mass imprisonment on fragile families - families in which the children’s parents were not married at the time of their birth – and ways to lessen these effects’ impacts while also reducing crime are examined. Topics discussed include: ... Read More
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2010
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Overheads for four presentations regarding the need for families to be involved in the reentry process for released youth are contained in this document. The presentations include: the Family Justice Program (overview)—defining family broadly, streng... Read More
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2009
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This handbook is designed to assist families and friends of prisoners understand the Minnesota correctional system. Sections of this document are: prison information; staying in touch with your incarcerated loved one -- reasons to maintain relations... Read More
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2009
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Issues surrounding the impact of incarceration on parents and their children are discussed. Sections contained in this report include: introduction with key points; incarcerated parents -- population, marital status, and gender; minor children of in... Read More
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2009
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"Bearing Witness' is the culmination of interviews with people from Baltimore City about their experiences with the criminal justice system" and how to improve it (p. 3). Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; meeting the unique ... Read More
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2009
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The relationship between marriage or intimate partnership and recidivism, substance use, and employment is examined. Sections of this report include: summary; defining relationship status; methodology; selection into marriage and relationships; vari... Read More
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2009
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The six components of the Oregon Accountability Model are explained. These elements are: criminal risk factor assessment and case planning; staff-inmate interactions; work and programs; children and families; reentry; and community supervision and p... Read More
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2009
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"This research brief examines the challenges of incarceration and reentry from the perspective of family members on the outside" (p. 1). Topics discussed include: defining family; who the families of returning prisoners are; how relationships are ma... Read More
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2009
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This brochure aims "to inform incarcerated parents about what they do when they are sent to prison, how to handle their child support case when they are incarcerated and what to do when they are released from prison" (p. 2). Topics discussed include:... Read More
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2009
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Legislation regarding the relationship between parent and child is organized and presented by state. Entries include summaries of pertinent text.... Read More
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2009
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This monograph’s purpose is to “identify and develop strategies and models that will support family involvement in the juvenile justice system in effective and measurable ways and that are rooted within balanced and restorative justice practice” (p.5... Read More
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2008
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Access to keynote remarks, comments, Q and A, presentations, and handouts from a seminar on the impact of families on community reentry are available at this website. "Families as sources of support, conflict and domestic violence, parent-child relat... Read More
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2008
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Strategies for helping ex-offenders secure gainful employment are explained. These lessons learned are: do no harm; tackling the conviction question and offering support; finding willing employers -- market your organization as well as the job seeke... Read More
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2008
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Findings from reviews of policies and services related to children of incarcerated parents by Washington State government agencies are presented. Two sections follow an executive summary. Section 1 covers the context of this review and looks at: the... Read More
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2008
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2008
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Strategies for "refer[ring] at-risk youth and their families to social service programs in their communities and us[ing] the juvenile justice system as a last resort" are described" (p. 3). Case studies are provided for: Florida's FINS/CINS (Familie... Read More
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2008
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Implementation of the Family Support Approach for Community Supervision is explained. This publication includes the following sections: introduction and overview; guiding principles for putting this system into practice; tools and techniques for put... Read More
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2005
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This 3-hour program, originally broadcast March 16, 2005, will help professionals identify the strengths and resources inherent in the family as a fundamental support system for individuals upon their release from prison or jail. It is designed to st... Read More
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2005
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Proceedings from hearings regarding mentally ill offenders are provided. Contents of this publication include: executive summary; outline of proceedings; opening remarks and introduction; hearing panel -- setting the context -- the increasing number... Read More
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2003
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The problems and greatest needs of incarcerated parents and caretakers with regard to their children are identified. This videoconference also addresses: problems and issues that children of prisoners or former prisoners face that put the kids at ris... Read More
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1997
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These brief brochures describe the strategies for families and for service providers that are available through the GAINS Center. Included are examples of success, challenges to involving families, and resources for further information.... Read More
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1986
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Strengthening the family ties of adult offenders by positive family programs is the intent of these policy recommendations.... Read More
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