‘Like having your heart ripped out’: Metaphors of loss and survival in the narratives of incarcerated mothers separated from their babies
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Published online on May 23, 2026
Abstract
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This article examines the experiences of women in prison separated from their babies. Based on qualitative data from the Lost Mothers Project, including 29 interviews with imprisoned women, this article adopts a secondary analysis drawing upon conceptual ...
This article examines the experiences of women in prison separated from their babies. Based on qualitative data from the Lost Mothers Project, including 29 interviews with imprisoned women, this article adopts a secondary analysis drawing upon conceptual ...