NCJ Number
92210
Journal
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology Volume: 27 Issue: 2 Dated: (1983) Pages: 156-162
Date Published
1983
Length
7 pages
Annotation
This pilot study at the Idaho State Correctional Institution tested the efficacy of providing services to families when the father was incarcerated. The program consisted of teaching parents better communication and child management skills.
Abstract
Parents and children were measured before and after an eight-week training program. Communication skills increased to the projected target level in all parents after program completion. Child management skills increased in two of the three families in the program. The study offers conclusions for the development of a wide range of services to families when a parent is incarcerated. Nine reference notes are supplied. (Author summary modified)