Date of Award

5-2025

Document Type

Project

Degree Name

Master of Social Work

Department

School of Social Work

First Reader/Committee Chair

Joseph, Rigaud

Abstract

Parental incarceration is a social problem that has not received enough attention in the criminal justice literature despite the increase in the prison population over the years and the large number of children adversely impacted by this issue. The purpose of this research proposal is to determine if regular communication between incarcerated parents and their minor children has a positive influence on their rehabilitation and if that communication is also beneficial for the development and well-being of children. Using convenience and snowball sampling methods, this cross-sectional study will recruit approximately formerly incarcerated individuals who had at least one minor child during their incarceration (n = 100). All participants will be 18 or older and have a history in the American criminal justice system. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) will be the most appropriate statistical method for this study. ANOVA is a hypothesis testing procedure used to determine statistically significant differences between the means of three or more groups. The findings of this study will provide valuable insights into how maintaining family connections can contribute to positive outcomes for both parents and their children. The findings of this research will also inform policies and practices that support the rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals and the overall well-being of their children.

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