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Research suggests that intervening in the iives ofchiidren with an incarcerated parent to preserv... more Research suggests that intervening in the iives ofchiidren with an incarcerated parent to preserve and strengthen positive famiiy connections can yield constructive societai benefits in the form of reduced recidivism, iess intergenerationai criminal justice system involvement and the promotion ofheaithy child development (Christian, 2009). Since 2008, Central Connecticut State University's (CCSU) institute for Municipal 9 Regional Policy (iMRP) has been woriiing with two programs that provide interventions for youth with an incarcerated parent: the Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) program in Hartford and Bridgeport, and the Families in Crisis (FIC) program in Hartford. The Big Brothers Big Sister program is managing the delivery of mentoring services for children with an incarcerated parent. Families in Crisis provides support services to youth with an incarcerated parent and their family. This añide summarizes observations offered by some of the children, parent/caregivers, program mentors and agency staff involved with these programs. Their observations can be grouped into six main issues and the primary facilitating factors and constraints that affect these issues. This information should be of interest to other groups across the country offering such programs.
Research suggests that intervening in the iives ofchiidren with an incarcerated parent to preserv... more Research suggests that intervening in the iives ofchiidren with an incarcerated parent to preserve and strengthen positive famiiy connections can yield constructive societai benefits in the form of reduced recidivism, iess intergenerationai criminal justice system involvement and the promotion ofheaithy child development (Christian, 2009). Since 2008, Central Connecticut State University's (CCSU) institute for Municipal 9 Regional Policy (iMRP) has been woriiing with two programs that provide interventions for youth with an incarcerated parent: the Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) program in Hartford and Bridgeport, and the Families in Crisis (FIC) program in Hartford. The Big Brothers Big Sister program is managing the delivery of mentoring services for children with an incarcerated parent. Families in Crisis provides support services to youth with an incarcerated parent and their family. This añide summarizes observations offered by some of the children, parent/caregivers, program mentors and agency staff involved with these programs. Their observations can be grouped into six main issues and the primary facilitating factors and constraints that affect these issues. This information should be of interest to other groups across the country offering such programs.