Gender Responsive Reentry: Supporting Mothers and Their Children

Authors

Michaela Bruder, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Ally Malueg, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Neve Patterson, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Courtney Schallock, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Author Affiliation

Department of Social Work, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Document Type

Policy Advocacy Brief

Publication Date

4-2022

Issue Statement/Executive Summary

The unique needs and experiences of women with children are not reflected in Minnesota’s state reentry approach or federal reentry approach. The number of women in the correctional system has been steadily rising, which means more women, many of them mothers, are returning to their families and communities without the programming and supports needed to successfully resume their roles as parent and provider. Minnesota must invest in a gender-responsive reentry approach tailored specifically to the needs of women with children.

Department

Social Work

Recommended Citation

Bruder, M., Malueg, A., Patterson, N., & Schallock, C. (2022). Gender responsive reentry: Supporting mothers and their children. MSW Program Policy Advocacy Briefs, Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/msw-student-policy-advocacy-briefs/40