1st Edition

Systemic Therapy in Incarcerated Settings Clinical Treatment and Applications for Marriage and Family Therapists

Edited By Eman Tadros Copyright 2026
240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

This book offers both theoretical rationale and practical applications for mental health professionals who seek to implement systemic therapy in correctional contexts. Delving into the intricacies of systemic therapy and its transformative power in the lives of those affected by the criminal justice system, this book explores how family systems theory and systemic treatment can be utilized with... Read more

1. Introduction to Incarceration in the United States  2. Race, Ethnicity, Incarceration, and the Family in the United States  3. Incarcerated Parent-Child Relationships  4. Romantic Relationships Impacted by Incarceration: Intimacy Amidst Isolation  5. Relational Interventions within Carceral Settings  6. Working with LGBTQ+ Incarcerated Individuals and their Families  7. The U.S. Correctional System: Punitive or Rehabilitative?  8. Ethical Considerations  9. Family Reunification: Romantic Partners Post-Release  10. Family Reunification: Coparents Post-Release  11. Future Research and Policy Directions  Index

Biography

Eman Tadros, PhD, is an advanced Assistant Professor at Syracuse University in the Human Development and Family Science Department. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, MBTI certified, an AAMFT approved supervisor, and a Family TEAM leader. She was the former Assistant Editor for the journal Child: Care, Health and Development. Her research focuses on incarcerated couples and families as well as dating and romantic relationships. She has published 169 peer‑reviewed journal articles and various magazines, blog posts, book chapters, op‑eds, and policy briefs.