April 2007
The Impact of Parental Imprisonment on Children
One of QUNO’s earlier studies on the effects of parental imprisonment on children. All through the criminal justice system, which focuses almost exclusively on the offender from arrest to post-release, the best interests of children are rarely taken into account. The paper highlights some of the experiences of children with an imprisoned parent and identifies some good practices that offer “well-considered and holistic solutions to particular problems.”