Mother-infant separations in prison. A systematic attachment-focused review of the academic and grey literature
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Powell, C., Ciclitira, K. and Marzano, L. 2017. Mother-infant separations in prison. A systematic attachment-focused review of the academic and grey literature. The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology. 28 (6), pp. 790-810. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2017.1324580
Type | Article |
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Title | Mother-infant separations in prison. A systematic attachment-focused review of the academic and grey literature |
Authors | Powell, C., Ciclitira, K. and Marzano, L. |
Abstract | This review systematically searched UK academic and grey literature in relation to mother and child separation in prison. Attachment theory is referred to in current prison policy for mothers (PSO 4801, 2008), and could provide a framework linking policy and practice. Reviewing grey literature provided an opportunity to explore practice-based literature. 24 academic papers and 51 grey documents were reviewed. Use of attachment theory in the academic literature varied according to discipline, ranging from extensive use to no use. There was greater use of attachment theory in the grey literature. Despite linguistic differences, all documents highlighted the detrimental impact of separation on imprisoned mothers. However, specificity was lacking regarding support for mothers, and staff needs were overlooked. Given its use across the sparse research and practice literature, and its basis for policy, attachment theory could underpin theoretically informed support for imprisoned mothers separated from their infants and staff who support them. |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis (Routledge) |
Journal | The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology |
ISSN | 1478-9949 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 10 May 2017 |
02 Nov 2017 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 10 May 2017 |
Accepted | 22 Apr 2017 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Copyright Statement | This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology on 10/05/2017, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/14789949.2017.1324580 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2017.1324580 |
Language | English |
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