Revealed: new report shows negative effects on prisoners' families

The research, commissioned by the Childhood Development Initiative (CDI), found that the children affected had a greater risk of developing problems with separation anxiety (Stock photo posed by model)

Mícheál Ó Scannáil

A CALL has been made for parenting support initiatives in prisons and communities, after a new report revealed the impact having an incarcerated parent has on children.

The Prisoners and Family Reintegration report revealed how prisoners’ children are at a much greater risk of experiencing negative educational, behavioural and emotional outcomes. They are also at greater risk of future incarceration.