Addressing the needs of children of offenders: The 4-H LIFE model
Reference Type | Journal Article |
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Year of Publication |
2007
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Contributors |
Author:
Lynna Lawson Author: Robert Wilkerson Author: Tammy Gillespie Author: Elizabeth Dunn Author: J. Gordon Arbuckle Author: L. Jo Turner |
Journal |
Journal of Youth Development
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Volume |
2
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Issue |
2
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Abstract |
4-H LIFE represents a promising approach to addressing the needs of children of offenders and their caregivers. The 4-H Living Interactive Family Education (LIFE) Program was established in 1999 at the Potosi Correctional Center, a maximum security prison. 4-H LIFE is an enhanced or therapeutic visitation program with 3 key components: parent engagement, parent education and 4-H activities for chldren of offenders, led by the incarcerated parents. Since inception, 141 youth (5-18) have participated. Evaluations suggest that parent-child outcomes improved. In 2005, 4-H LIFE received the Annie E. Casey Foundation Family Strengthening Award. |
DOI |
10.5195/jyd.2007.353
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