Volume-I, Issue-III, February, 2025
Novel Insights A Peer-Reviewed Quarterly Multidisciplinary Research Journal |
Volume-I, Issue-III, February, 2025 |
Left Behind: The Impact of Incarceration upon the Mental well being of Dependants Ms. Nazmin Sultana, Research Scholar, Department of Law and Public Policy, Sibsagar University, Sivasagar, Assam, India Dr. Deepom Baruah, Assistant Professor, Department of Law and Public Policy, Sibsagar University, Sivasagar, Assam, India Email: nazminsultana9@gmail.com |
Received: 30.01.2025 | Accepted: 20.02.2025 | Published Online: 28.02.2025 |
Page No: 182-189 | DOI: 10.69655/novelinsights.vol.1.issue.03W.019 | |
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Abstract | ||
This research article is a conceptual study that attempts in the context of Left Behind: Impact of Incarceration Upon the Dependants. Following the imprisonment of their loved ones, dependents of incarcerated offenders, including family members, spouses, and children, frequently confront a variety of interrelated difficulties. This paper concludes by highlighting the challenges encompass financial hardship, emotional and psychological distress, parenting difficulties, housing instability, stigmatization, legal complexities, and limited access to support systems. The well being and life trajectories of people left behind may be significantly and permanently impacted by these difficulties. To lessen the detrimental effects of incarceration on families, addressing the complex needs of these dependents calls for a comprehensive strategy that incorporates social support, regulatory change, and community resources. Keywords: Impact of Incarceration, Dependants, Financial Hardship, Emotional and Psychological Stress, Parenting Challenges, Housing and Stability. | ||