Reproductive justice for incarcerated mothers and advocacy for their infants and young children |
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Authors: | Rebecca J. Shlafer Rachel R. Hardeman Elizabeth A. Carlson |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota;2. School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota;3. Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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Abstract: | The United States has seen unprecedented growth in the number of incarcerated women, most of whom are mothers with minor children. Major public health concerns relate to the reproductive health of women in prisons and jails and the well-being of their infants and young children. In the current article, we use a reproductive justice framework to examine the intersection of incarceration and maternal and child health. We review (a) current research on the reproductive health of incarcerated women, (b) characteristics and experiences of pregnant incarcerated women, (c) outcomes of infants and young children with incarcerated parents, (d) implications of research findings for policy and practice, and (e) the need for increased research, public education, and advocacy. We strongly recommend that correctional policies and practices be updated to address the common misconceptions and biases as well as the unique vulnerabilities and health needs of incarcerated women and their young children. |
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Keywords: | incarcerated mothers infant mental health pregnant incarcerated women young children madres encarceladas mujeres embarazadas encarceladas niños pequeños salud mental infantil mères incarcérées mères incarcérées enceintes jeunes enfants santé mentale du nourrisson inhaftierte Mütter schwangere inhaftierte Frauen kleine Kinder psychische Gesundheit von Kindern 収監された母親 収監された妊婦 幼児 乳幼児のメンタルヘルス 被監禁的母親 被監禁的懷孕婦女 幼兒 嬰兒的心理健康 الأمهات السجينات الحوامل السجينات الأطفال الصغار الصحة النفسية للرضع |
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