TY - JOUR
T1 - The multiple impacts of TANF, ASFA, and mandatory drug sentencing for families affected by maternal incarceration
AU - Smith, Carrie Jefferson
AU - Young, Diane S.
PY - 2003/7/1
Y1 - 2003/7/1
N2 - The number of children left behind when mothers are incarcerated continues to grow. Relatives are pressed into service to provide for the permanency, safety, and wellbeing of children. This paper analyzed the impact of mandatory sentencing policies for nonviolent drug offenses, the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families welfare reform legislation of 1996 on women and their families. The combined implication of these policies for families are explored and poicy recommendations emphasizing social justice are offered.
AB - The number of children left behind when mothers are incarcerated continues to grow. Relatives are pressed into service to provide for the permanency, safety, and wellbeing of children. This paper analyzed the impact of mandatory sentencing policies for nonviolent drug offenses, the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families welfare reform legislation of 1996 on women and their families. The combined implication of these policies for families are explored and poicy recommendations emphasizing social justice are offered.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0190-7409(03)00043-4
DO - 10.1016/S0190-7409(03)00043-4
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0038183993
SN - 0190-7409
VL - 25
SP - 535
EP - 552
JO - Children and Youth Services Review
JF - Children and Youth Services Review
IS - 7
ER -