Mother–infant separations in prison. A systematic attachment-focused review of the academic and grey literature
Mother–infant separations in prison. A systematic attachment-focused review of the academic and grey literature
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监狱中的母婴分离。对学术和灰色文献的系统依恋审查。
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2017
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L. Marzano
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C. Powell;Karen Ciclitira;L. Marzano
Abstract This review systematically searched UK academic and grey literature in relation to mother and child separation in prison. Attachment theory is referred to in current prison policy for mothers and could provide a framework linking policy and practice. Reviewing grey literature provided an opportunity to explore practice-based literature. Twenty-four academic papers and 51 grey documents were reviewed. Use of attachment theory in the academic literature varied according to discipline, ranging from extensive use to no use. There was greater use of attachment theory in the grey literature. Despite linguistic differences, all documents highlighted the detrimental impact of separation on imprisoned mothers. However, specificity was lacking regarding support for mothers, and staff needs were overlooked. Given its use across the sparse research and practice literature, and its basis for policy, attachment theory could underpin theoretically informed support for imprisoned mothers separated from their infants and staff who support them.