New alternative to jail program for mothers only (but not fathers)

dejour · 2013-11-22T21:31:31+00:00

If it was gender neutral, would there be more men or women eligible for the program? There are definitely more single moms than single dads, but men are more likely to be imprisoned, and more likely to be homeless.

chavelah · 2013-11-22T23:35:22+00:00

"What we have been doing does not work, it's ineffective, it's expensive, and it's creating more problems than we are solving. So we need to be smarter.

Absolutely true. I support programs like this unreservedly.

Now what kind of programs should we start for nonviolent offenders who are fathers? This particular program wouldn't be a good fit at this time, since the vast majority of fathers in the prison system don't have custody. What is needed? Halfway houses that are set up to facilitate visitation, combined with a transportation program so that kids can get to visits and dads can get to school events and family celebrations?

dejour · 2013-11-22T20:52:12+00:00

So are they actually imprisoned in their homes, i.e. house arrest?

dejour · 2013-11-22T21:26:08+00:00

link wasn't working for me.

Here's a cache:

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:60AWyIuneFwJ:www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57583983/+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca

Title	New alternative to jail program for mothers only (but not fathers)
Author	Kahing
Upvotes	53
Comments	5
Date	November 22, 2013 6:01 PM UTC (12 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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