New program aims to help formerly incarcerated parents and their kids
NCT ID NCT06329336
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a parenting program for formerly incarcerated parents with children ages 2 to 12. The program combined behavioral parenting skills with mindfulness practices to support well-being and effective parenting. Researchers worked with re-entry navigators who had lived experience of incarceration to deliver the program. The study included 13 participants and measured changes in parenting behavior and mental health symptoms.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- parenting support program (behavioral intervention combining parenting skills and mindfulness)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a practical way to support parents returning from incarceration and help break cycles of adversity in families.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 13 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to broader populations, and the program may not show lasting benefits.
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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