Abstract
Background: Adverse childhood experience (ACE) and intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization may post more challenges for incarcerated women’s re-entry. Studies reveal that family support is critical to successful re-entry for formerly incarcerated individuals. Nevertheless, few studies have simultaneously examined the linkage between ACE, IPV victimization, family support, and perceived challenges of re-entry among female inmates.
Objective: To bridge the gap in the literature, we examined the relationships between ACE, IPV victimization, family support during incarceration, and perceived challenges of re-entry. We also assessed whether family support mediates the relationship between ACE, IPV victimization and perceived challenges of re-entry.
Methods: Data were analyzed based on surveys conducted with 686 incarcerated women in several female prisons in Taiwan. Structural equation modeling was employed in the current study.
Results: It was found that individuals who experienced childhood maltreatment and IPV victimization were less likely to perceive instrumental and emotional support provided by their family, which poses more challenges for their re-entry.
Conclusions: Early interventions and promotion of family connection may help female inmates tackle the challenges of re-entry.
Objective: To bridge the gap in the literature, we examined the relationships between ACE, IPV victimization, family support during incarceration, and perceived challenges of re-entry. We also assessed whether family support mediates the relationship between ACE, IPV victimization and perceived challenges of re-entry.
Methods: Data were analyzed based on surveys conducted with 686 incarcerated women in several female prisons in Taiwan. Structural equation modeling was employed in the current study.
Results: It was found that individuals who experienced childhood maltreatment and IPV victimization were less likely to perceive instrumental and emotional support provided by their family, which poses more challenges for their re-entry.
Conclusions: Early interventions and promotion of family connection may help female inmates tackle the challenges of re-entry.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 6th CIFA Regional Symposium 2021: Family First |
| Subtitle of host publication | Supporting Asian Families in the Era of Inclusive Growth |
| Place of Publication | Hong Kong |
| Publisher | CIFA |
| Pages | 47-47 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 10 Jun 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 6th Regional Symposium of the Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region (CIFA) - Virtual Duration: 10 Jun 2021 → 11 Jun 2021 |
Conference
| Conference | 6th Regional Symposium of the Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region (CIFA) |
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| Period | 10/06/21 → 11/06/21 |
