Helping Families When a Mother or Grandmother is in Prison

An excellent article appeared in USA Today about a monthly program in Missouri that
allows young children to have
contact visits with mothers and grandmothers. The setting bears resemblance
to a day care room and allows the children to see that they are not the
only ones with a maternal relative in prison.

In addition the prisoners take courses to help their parenting skills and the visitors can see
the changes as they occur.

Many prisons across the country are beginning to realize the need to address family issues.

This article should be read. Then think about whether our state should consider such a program and
whether it would be accepted by both the public and the correctional institutions.

Share your thoughts with those of us who read this blog.