RESEARCH ARTICLE


Please Remember Me: Unintended Consequences Affecting Children of the Incarcerated



Amy Kyle Cook*, 1, Robyn L. Diehl2, Gabrielle Brost2
1 Virginia State University, 1 Hayden Drive, Colson Hall, 200B, Petersburg, VA 23806, USA
2 Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia, USA

Article Information


Identifiers and Pagination:

Year: 2011
Volume: 4
First Page: 101
Last Page: 104
Publisher Id: TOFAMSJ-4-101
DOI: 10.2174/1874922401104010101

Article History:

Received Date: 8/2/2011
Revision Received Date: 6/3/2011
Acceptance Date: 15/6/2011
Electronic publication date: 30/12/2011
Collection year: 2011

© 2011 Cook et al;

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* Address correspondence to this author at the Virginia State University, 1 Hayden Drive, Colson Hall, 200B, Petersburg, VA 23806, USA; Tel: 804-827-3514; E-mail: cookak@vcu.edu


Abstract

This article explores the ways in which one local church community responded to the devastating effects of parental incarceration. In their efforts to “reverse the jail trail”, New Canaan International Church in Richmond, Virginia established a non-profit agency, New Jubilee to promote resilience in children and families from “at risk environments.” Initiatives include a partnership with the Virginia Department of Corrections to offer video visitation to inmates and families. In addition, a mentor program is available for children between the ages of 4-18 who have a parent incarcerated in a state or federal institution.

Keywords: Parental incarceration, children of the incarcerated, at-risk children, at risk families, incarcerated parent.