Empowering Children of Incarcerated Parents

This book is for counselors, social workers, psychologists and teachers who work with children ages 7-12 who have a parent who is in jail or prison. It is designed so that work can be done individually or in small groups. Each chapter includes a brief literature review, suggestions for additional supports, discussion questions, fictional letters between a boy and his incarcerated father, activities, and reproducible worksheets. Topics include: Understanding What Happened Building a Support System Dealing with Shame Allowing for Grief Acknowledging Trauma Developing a Positive Identity Learning to Ensure Success Handling Angry Feelings Building Positive Relationships Planning for the Future