The program moves the mother and child into their own little pad in a mother-child unit of the prison. Proponents of the program say that fostering this relationship drastically reduces a prisoner's chance of recidivism and is in the best interest of the child. "The program is intended to foster positive relationships between federally incarcerated women and their children by providing a supportive environment that promotes stability and continuity for the mother-child relationship," said Jacques Audrey, with the CSC, in an email to VICE.
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The Institutional Mother-Child Program allows mothers who are currently serving time to raise their child in prison full time to the age of four.
However, there exists the possibility of Ellard rearing her lil' one behind bars. The first, and one most people would initially jump to, is that the child would either be given to the next of kin or go into the foster system. So, with both parents in jail, the baby eventually goes to the non-jailed family, right?Īccording to Correctional Services Canada there are several possible options when an inmate gives birth. The father-to-be of Ellard's child is currently back behind bars after failing to comply to his parole.
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