Relationships between incarcerated women. Moving beyond stereotypes.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2004
Abstract
1. Described as one of the "pains of imprisonment," separation may be particularly difficult for women in prison because most functioned in multiple relational roles, including mother, wife, girlfriend, daughter, sister, and friend, before incarceration. 2. In the absence of consistent contact with family, friends, and other loved ones outside prison, incarcerated women may seek to develop connections with other inmates as a way to adapt to life in prison. 3. Positive adaptation may allow incarcerated women to take advantage of educational/vocational, parenting, and drug treatment programs offered in prison, thus facilitating their adaptation after release.
Volume
42
Issue
1
First Page
38
Last Page
46
ISSN
0279-3695
Published In/Presented At
Harner H. M. (2004). Relationships between incarcerated women. Moving beyond stereotypes. Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services, 42(1), 38–46. https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20040101-11
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
14768278
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article