Men in Prison: Family Characteristics and Parenting Views.

Abstract

Abstract This article reports the findings of a study of the family characteristics and parenting experiences of long-term prisoners. The majority of the 115 respondents, whether single or married, were fathers of minor children and their parenting experiences were largely prison-based. Most did not see their children often but, nevertheless, wanted to improve their parenting skills. The study findings support recent efforts to identify and address the parenting froblems of incarcerated fathers. Like other men, prison inmates ave parenting aspirations, roles, and commitments.