Transformation requires seeing incarcerated mothers as part of complex ecological systems, both supported and challenged by their families, communities, social policies and systems.
Professor Susan Dennison, Griffith Criminology Institute
Griffith University, Griffith Criminology Institute

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Recognising mothers in prison are some of the most vulnerable in society, how can we improve outcomes for them and their children and reduce intergenerational cycles of disadvantage?

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The Peer to Peer Network Pilot will co-design a peer to peer networking model to connect Learning for Life families with one another to fill gaps in support and add value to local communities, with the aim to scale it across the Smith Family’s more than 90 communities.

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Community Group
Families and care givers
Women and girls
Parents
First Nations Community
Children and young people in out of home care
Children in contact with the justice system
Strengthening children’s developmental foundations
Prevention or diversion from incarceration
Strengthening life skills
Strengthening relationships
Building Sector Capability
Data Futures
Mental health and wellbeing
System Transformation
Campaigns and Advocacy
Impact Area
Families and care givers
Women and girls
Parents
First Nations Community
Children and young people in out of home care
Children in contact with the justice system
Strengthening children’s developmental foundations
Prevention or diversion from incarceration
Strengthening life skills
Strengthening relationships
Building Sector Capability
Data Futures
Mental health and wellbeing
System Transformation
Campaigns and Advocacy