From the Maryland Population Research Center
"The removal of a parent through incarceration is associated with ambiguous loss for children. These children must navigate the physical absence of their parents with no sense of closure or certainty of their return. In addition, children are left with the stigma attached to their parent’s criminality. Utilizing a qualitative approach, I examined how adult children of incarcerated parents navigate ambiguous loss and stigma. My findings indicate that stigma is associated with having an incarcerated parent and can extend into adulthood. However, my presentation will highlight that the emerging adulthood stage sparked new strategies and management techniques to alleviate the effects of ambiguous loss and stigma."
Melissa E. Noel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Temple University.
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