A Conceptual Framework for Understanding the Stigmatization of Children of Incarcerated Parents

S D Phillips; Trevor G Gates

doi:10.1007/s10826-010-9391-6

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A Conceptual Framework for Understanding the Stigmatization of Children of Incarcerated Parents

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A Conceptual Framework for Understanding the Stigmatization of Children of Incarcerated Parents

S D Phillips and Trevor G Gates

Journal of Child and Family Studies, Vol.20(3), pp.286-294

2011

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-010-9391-6

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Abstract

parents in prison

parental incarceration

stigma

discrimination

children of incarcerated parents

Stigmatization is often listed as one of the adverse consequences of parental incarceration; yet, there is very little research on this phenomenon. We address this knowledge deficit by providing a conceptual model of stigmatization and describing how it may apply to children with parents in jail or prison. This model helps to explain why families conceal the fact that a child's parent is incarcerated; the potentially protective function of social withdrawal; possible links between stigmatization and childhood emotional and behavioral problems; how fear of stigmatization may impede help seeking; and the possibility for research and advocacy to contribute to the stigmatization of children who experience parental incarceration. It also helps to define specific aspects of stigmatization requiring further study. © 2010 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.

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Title: A Conceptual Framework for Understanding the Stigmatization of Children of Incarcerated Parents
Authors: S D Phillips (Author) - University of Illinois, United States
Trevor G Gates (Author) - University of Illinois, United States
Publication details: Journal of Child and Family Studies, Vol.20(3), pp.286-294
Publisher: Springer New York LLC
Date published: 2011
DOI: 10.1007/s10826-010-9391-6
ISSN: 1062-1024
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451282402621
Output Type: Journal article

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