Incarcerated Mothers: Mutual Support Groups Aimed at Reducing Substance Abuse Relapse and Recidivism |
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Authors: | Kris Kissman Ophelia A. Torres |
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Affiliation: | (1) School of Social Work, Norfolk State University, 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA, 23504-8001;(2) University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands |
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Abstract: | Interventions to reduce relapse and recidivism for the increasing number of mothers incarcerated for illicit drug use are needed to prevent maternal/child separation and high public expenditures. This paper describes mutual support groups for women inmates aimed at strengthening family coping skills, especially communication, anger management, and parenting skills. Qualitative data collected during the group sessions indicated that the healing support of shared experiences, stories, poetry, and staying in the present were identified as spiritually uplifting. Problem solving and improved family interactions constituted additional themes extracted from the qualitative data. Future plans include including quantitative outcome measures of success. |
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Keywords: | incarcerated mothers substance abuse relapse prevention recidivism mutual support groups spirituality |
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