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Parents Behind Bars: Children of Incarcerated Family Members: Answers to Children's Difficult Questions

NCJ Number
247458
Date Published
2012
Length
42 pages
Annotation
This publication provides information for caregivers and educators on how to deal with a child whose parent is incarcerated.
Abstract
This publication is a toolkit for caregivers and educators in Idaho; however, the information it presents is applicable to any State. The following content is discussed in detail: the Idaho Criminal Justice Commission Children of Incarcerated guiding principles; the National Bill of Rights for children of the incarcerated; how to use this toolkit; feelings and emotions; 10 tips for caregivers and educators from caregivers; most common questions a child might ask at every stage in the criminal justice process; 10 questions a child might ask when a family member is arrested; 10 questions a child might ask when a family member goes to court; 10 questions a child might ask when a family member is convicted; 10 questions a child might ask when a family member is sentenced; 10 questions a child might ask when a family member goes to prison; and 10 questions a child might ask when a family member is on probation or parole.