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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Janet Garcia-HallettPublisher: University of California Press Imprint: University of California Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9780520315044ISBN 10: 0520315049 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 08 November 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsContents Introduction 1. Motherwork: It's Always Been a Very Demanding Job 2. Custody and Housing: I Just Want My Baby Back 3. Employment and Finances: I Just Want to Be Able to Provide 4. Life in Recovery: There's No Turning Back Conclusion Appendix A: Research Design Appendix B: Summary of the Mothers Notes References IndexReviews"""A valuable contribution to our knowledge about the lives of justice-involved African American, West Indian, and Latina mothers who are navigating the carceral state in the face of intersecting forms of oppression."" * Affilia: Feminist Inquiry in Social Work *" """A valuable contribution to our knowledge about the lives of justice-involved African American, West Indian, and Latina mothers who are navigating the carceral state in the face of intersecting forms of oppression."" * Affilia: Feminist Inquiry in Social Work * “Garcia-Hallett’s work tells a story of visibility and recognition, acknowledging the full humanity of these women whose identities are often fragmented in society. By weaving in testimonies and real-life experiences, she challenges prevailing narratives that depict these women as deviant or invisible.” * American Sociological Association *" Author InformationJanet Garcia-Hallett, an Afro-Latina mother and a product of Harlem, is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of New Haven's Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |