Supporting Visits Between Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children
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Description
(August 2026)
This one-hour workshop considers the complexities and benefits of maintaining connections between incarcerated parents and their children and examines considerations for caregivers and professionals. Participants explore the practical, emotional, and developmental aspects of visits, gaining tools to better support families navigating the carceral system.
We consider how to:
-Navigate the logistical challenges and practical considerations of coordinating visits between parents and children in prisons and jails.
-Identify the specific developmental needs of children of different ages and how to prepare them for visits and support them after.
-Consider the distinct roles and boundaries for kinship caregivers, non-relative foster parents, and professionals in supporting these connections.
Rebecca Shlafer, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. Professor Shlafer is a developmental child psychologist with additional training in maternal and child public health. Her community-engaged research and teaching activities sit at the intersection of child development, public health, and the criminal legal system.
Watch time: 54 minutes
Eligible Certificate of Completion time: 60 minutes
expires February 28, 2027