Library Resources for People Who Have Experienced Incarceration: Youth

Circle of Justice is a training and consulting practice, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, focused on Restorative Justice practices and conflict resolution services. The process involves face-to-face encounters between the victim, offender, and community. Meetings are held in a safe mediation structure that requires respect and listening.  Phone: (505)550-7825 Website: http://www.restorativejusticenm.com/

New Mexico in Depth: Growing Number of New Mexico Schools Pursue Restorative Justice to Keep Kids in Schools

Children of Incarcerated Parents | Youth.gov

Having a parent in prison can profoundly affect a child's mental health, behavior, and education. The trauma of having a child's family life disrupted and social stigma can create financial hardships and complicate custody and child support issues. 

Tools and Guides from Youth.gov

• Children of Incarcerated Parents Framing Paper

• Children of Incarcerated Parents Myth Busters

• Effects of Parental Incarceration on Young Children

• Guide for Incarcerated Parents Who Have Children in the Child Welfare System

• Parental Incarceration and Child Wellbeing: An Annotated Bibliography

• Promising Practices Toolkit: Working with Drug Endangered Children and Their Families

• Safeguarding Children of Arrested Parents: Trauma Prevention Policy

• Sesame Street Resources

• The Adoption and Safe Families Act: Barriers to Reunification between Children and Incarcerated Parents

• The Antisocial Behavior of the Adolescent Children of Incarcerated Parents: A Developmental Perspective

• Tip Sheet for Incarcerated Parents: Planning for a Visit from Your Child/Children

• Tip Sheet for Mentors: Supporting Children Who Have an Incarcerated Parent

• Tip Sheet for Prison/Jail Staff and Volunteers: Supporting Children Who Have an Incarcerated Parent

• Tip Sheet for Providers: Supporting Children Who Have an Incarcerated Parent

• Tip Sheet for Teachers (Pre-K through 12): Supporting Children Who Have an Incarcerated Parent

• Tip Sheet for Youth: Youth Supporting Fellow Youth Who Have an Incarcerated Parent

• Tips for Parents, Teachers, and Other Caregivers for Talking with Children Who Have Experienced Traumatic Events