When A Parent Goes To Jail : A Comprehensive Guide for Counseling Children of Incarcerated Parents
Grade 3-5-Opening with the statement that there are consequences for breaking rules, the authors go through the entire incarceration process from arrest through fingerprinting to appearing before a judge and sentencing. They describe the feelings that children might be having (sad, angry, confused, etc.) and encourage them to talk about these emotions. Changes that might take place at home are mentioned, and visits to the incarcerated person are covered. The book ends by suggesting that there will be an adjustment to be made when the parent is released. The very clear glossary adds to the usefulness of the text, but the poorly drawn artwork, with numerous people with misshapen faces, does little to enhance the book's value. Still, it's a useful choice for guidance counselors when the situation arises.Anne Knickerbocker, Cedar Brook Elementary School, Houston, TXCopyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.