Service Needs for Corrections-Involved Parents With a History of Problematic Opioid Use: A Community Needs Assessment
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Date
2021-10-21
Authors
Clark, Miriam
Kjellstrand, Jean
Morgan, Kaycee
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Publisher
Frontiers in Psychology
Abstract
The incarceration of a parent is often a continuation of a challenging family situation
marked by poverty, unstable housing, trauma, and abuse. These challenges make
it difficult for incarcerated parents reentering their communities to raise their children
effectively and, thus, increase the likelihood of poor outcomes for their children. Children
whose parents are also battling opioid misuse have an even higher risk for long-term
problems. This study uses survey data from 48 community service providers to better
understand the service needs of parents with histories of problematic opioid use
who are reentering their communities after incarceration. Community service providers
recommended implementing intervention programs that cover critical information related
to basic needs, supportive community resources, drug treatment programs, and
parenting to help individuals thrive in their communities and meet their children’s needs.
The services most frequently identified by providers as important for reentering parents
included housing, mentors or peer counselors, mental health support, group therapy
and other support programs. Key topics to address in parenting programs included
problem-solving techniques, the effect of parent’s addiction on children, and strategies for
connecting with and meeting children’s needs. Suggestions are made for future research
and intervention development.
Description
10 pages
Keywords
Incarceration, Reentry, Parenting, Opioid use, Parental incareration
Citation
Clark M, Kjellstrand J and Morgan K (2021) Service Needs for Corrections-Involved Parents With a History of Problematic Opioid Use: A Community Needs Assessment. Front. Psychol. 12:667389. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.667389