Pathways to, conditions and consequences of incarceration for women 2013, para. 79
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In some cases, families choose not to visit relatives in prison. This is especially true in cultures that regard imprisonment of women as shameful. In other instances, the caregiver may be unwilling or unable to permit children to visit their incarcerated mothers. A caregiver may be angry or resentful at the imprisoned mother because of being burdened with having to take care of her children. Also, a prisoner who has dependent children may face termination of her parental rights. Children who have a parent incarcerated are at risk of poor academic performance, alcohol and drug abuse and low self-esteem. Additionally, such children are approximately six times more likely to be incarcerated in their lifetime.
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Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences