More of the same, only worse: COVID-19 and the administrative burdens facing loved ones of incarcerated men

被引:2
作者
McDonald, Alysha D. [1 ]
Berardi, Luca [1 ]
Tetrault, Justin E. C. [2 ]
Haggerty, Kevin D. [3 ]
Bucerius, Sandra M. [3 ]
机构
[1] McMaster Univ, Dept Sociol, Kenneth Taylor Hall,KTH 627,1280 Main St West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4M4, Canada
[2] Univ Alberta Augustana, Law Crime & Justice Studies, Camrose, AB, Canada
[3] Univ Alberta, Dept Sociol, Tory HM Bldg,6th Floor,11211 Saskatchewan Dr NW, Edmonton, SK T6G 2H4, Canada
关键词
COVID-19; loved ones; administrative burden; communication; bureaucracy; FAMILIES; WOMEN; IMPRISONMENT; ENCOUNTERS; PRISONS; MATTERS; PAINS;
D O I
10.1093/bjc/azac026
中图分类号
DF [法律]; D9 [法律];
学科分类号
0301 ;
摘要
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials have introduced measures to preserve the health of incarcerated individuals and prison employees. To understand the impact of COVID-related correctional policies on individuals with incarcerated friends and family members, we conducted 181 longitudinal interviews from April 2020 to January 2021 with 29 such 'loved ones.' Participants emphasized concerns about (1) health and safety; (2) unclear, unpredictable and untrusted communications; and (3) diminished personal intimacy. We analyze these findings using an 'administrative burden' framework and discuss possible reforms. We also suggest a wider applicably of this framework for studying individuals who have diverse encounters with the criminal justice system.
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页码:444 / 460
页数:17
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