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A Historical Review of Mother and Child Programs for Incarcerated Women

University of Central Florida

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	Abstract

Programs for incarcerated mothers and their children have received little scholarly attention over the years. This article presents a historical review and discussion of programs for incarcerated mothers and their children in the United States. Recurring themes in the history of these programs include the pervasive effects of race and class, the state’s attempt to regulate and control women’s minds and bodies, and the persistent dilemmas posed by the presence of mothers in prison. The article begins with an examination of historical influences from England and continues with an overview of programs in the United States from the early 1800s to the present. A discussion and recommendations for further research are provided.

First published on January 7, 2009, doi:10.1177/0032885508329768

The Prison Journal 2009;89:35S.

A more recent version of this article appeared on March 1, 2009


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