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Career Counseling Needs of Mothers in the Criminal Justice System

NCJ Number
235499
Journal
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation Volume: 50 Issue: 1-4 Dated: April 2011 Pages: 159-173
Author(s)
John M. Laux; Stephanie Calmes; Jeffery L. Moe; Paula J. Dupuy; Jane A. Cox; Lois A. Ventura; Celia Williamson; Barbaranne J. Benjamin; Eric Lambert
Date Published
2011
Length
15 pages
Annotation

This study explored the vocational history and career development needs of incarcerated mothers.

Abstract

The past two decades have produced a rapid increase in the numbers of incarcerated mothers. This study investigated both career development and the career counseling needs of mothers in the criminal justice system. A mixed-methods design was employed using both qualitative interviews (n = 1,161) and quantitative survey methods (n = 1,170). Identified needs included counseling regarding continuing education and vocational training, access to health care, and counseling to recover from work in the sex trade. (Published Abstract)