Alternatives to incarceration for parents: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The USA has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with 1 in 48 adults under correctional supervision. Approximately half of state and federal prisoners are parents, nearly 80% of women in jails are mothers, and an estimated 1 in 14 children have had an incarcerated parent. Incarceration increases the risk of physical and mental health issues, family strain and disconnection and housing and employment instability. Children of incarcerated parents are particularly vulnerable to health problems, behavioural issues and academic struggles. Given these impacts, there is growing interest in using strategies besides incarceration that address both community safety concerns and promote parental and family well-being. Efforts to keep people out of jail and prison most com

SUBMITTER: Charles P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12645624 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature