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Parental criminal justice involvement and child development

N&PP Guest Speaker: Dr. Julie Poehlmann-Tynan

Event Details

Date
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Time
3-4 p.m.
Location
Description
Children with parents involved in the US criminal justice system experience heightened risk for problematic outcomes. Findings from recent studies are presented showing that children with incarcerated parents who witnessed the parent's arrest show less optimal outcomes in the areas of stress regulation, learning, and behavior. Findings have implications for policies regarding safeguarding children during parental arrest and the need for health- and development-promotion services following pare
Cost
Free

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