Should babies be kept in prison with their incarcerated mothers? A social work response |
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Modie, T.
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1/1/97
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Journal
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Scandinavian-Journal-of-Development-Alternatives
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16(3-4): 37-55.
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Women
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| Pedagogies |
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| Abstract |
The question of whether babies should be kept in prison with their incarcerated mothers has been a subject of
debate among people from various backgrounds. Using theories borrowed from psychology and other social
science disciplines, this paper addresses this issue to balance the attachment needs of the child versus the negative
consequences of growing up in prison. Suggestions are given that take into consideration the best interest of the
child without compromising the security of the state. The purpose of this article is to highlight a number of
controversial issues that are centrally associated with keeping babies in prison. The article discusses two
contradictory and equally strong perspectives for and against keeping babies in prison, using Botswana as an
example.
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