Papers by Shonda Lawrence
Journal of Family Social Work, 2004
This study examines the extent of delinquency and antisocial behavior among adolescent daughters ... more This study examines the extent of delinquency and antisocial behavior among adolescent daughters of incarcerated mothers and the influence of the mother-daughter relationship and maternal supervision on daughters' participation in delinquency and antisocial behavior. One hundred and one incarcerated mothers completed survey questionnaires that asked about their daughters' participation and involvement in antisocial and delinquent behavior and the nature of both mother-daughter relationship and maternal supervision. Overall, mothers reported low levels of involvement in antisocial or delinquent behavior for their daughters. Participation in antisocial behavior was inversely related to positive mother-daughter relationship. Maternal supervision was not related to level of participation in antisocial or delinquent behavior.
An estimated ten to twelve million children in the United States are currently affected by parent... more An estimated ten to twelve million children in the United States are currently affected by parental involvement in the correctional system, which includes having a parent currently or formerly incarcerated in jail or prison or under the supervision of parole or probation. Children of incarcerated parents are vulnerable to a variety of behavioral and psychological problems, and their families and caregivers subject to emotional, financial and physical stress.
To decrease problems associated with separating newborn infants from their mothers, and to increa... more To decrease problems associated with separating newborn infants from their mothers, and to increase family stability and reduce recidivism, corrections departments in several states have implemented community-based correctional alternatives for women prisoners and their babies. Some alternatives allow mothers to serve their time in community residences and to keep their babies with them. This report presents major findings from a study of one such facility, the House.
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Papers by Shonda Lawrence