Assembly Bill 1226, which would require the state to house prisoners close to their children, could go a long way in relieving some of the pain and anxiety of separation.
Advocates say that family visits benefit both children and parents, and research backs up their claims. On the parents’ side,by the National Institutes of Health found that more frequent visitation decreases the likelihood of recidivism, improves overall well-being and prevents in-prison rule-breaking.
Jalyssa Richardson was about 6 years old when her mother, Barbara Chavez, was sent to prison six hours away from where she lived. Despite being labeled a model inmate, Chavez wasn’t able to transfer to another prison due to her security status. As a result, Richardson said she only got to see her mom a few times a year.
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