CIC examines issues related to parental incarceration, with a special focus on prison nurseries and alternatives to incarceration. We’ve also published special reports on pregnancy in prison and the pretrial period. This research educates the public and informs our advocacy for evidence-based policies, laws, and programs that protect the rights and promote the best interests of children with an incarcerated caregiver. CIC provides research opportunities to masters and law students to produce these reports.
Explore our reports, podcasts, articles, newsletters, and other publications below:
Pretrial
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Family Impact Statements 2024
When a parent is being sentenced, their role as a caregiver and the impact that incarceration may have on their children is rarely discussed. The use of Family Impact Statements could change that. This comprehensive report by CIC student researcher Bekah Muta examines the limits and possibilities of using Family Impact Statements during a parent’s pretrial or sentencing.
Sentencing
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Family Impact Statements 2024
When a parent is being sentenced, their role as a caregiver and the impact that incarceration may have on their children is rarely discussed. The use of Family Impact Statements could change that. This comprehensive report by CIC student researcher Bekah Muta examines the limits and possibilities of using Family Impact Statements during a parent’s pretrial or sentencing.