Supported Families Grow Healthy Children: Branching Out Services to Support Children, Families, and Communities Impacted by Punitive Practices in the Criminal Justice System

Authors

Patrick Clark, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Janet Meegan, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Troy Potter, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Holly Schmitt, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Jesse Valentin, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Author Affiliation

Department of Social Work, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Document Type

Policy Advocacy Brief

Publication Date

4-2020

Issue Statement/Executive Summary

The well-being of Minnesota’s children and families is negatively impacted by punitive practices. Investing in programs that divert parents from the criminal justice system ensures parental accountability while contributing to healthy children, families, and communities.

Department

Social Work

Recommended Citation

Clark, P., Meegan, J., Potter, T., Schmitt, H., & Valentin, J. (2020). Supported families grow healthy children: Branching out services to support children, families, and communities impacted by punitive practices in the criminal justice system. MSW Program Policy Briefs, Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/msw-student-policy-advocacy-briefs/26