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Foreign national prisoners and the maintenance of family ties in Irish prisons

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines the importance of familial relationships in the lives of 82 Foreign National Prisoners (FNPs) in Irish Prisons. This article begins by outlining the methodology of the qualitative study. It then develops two key findings that emerged from the prisoner interviews. First, the article shows that the preservation of family relationships is compromised by geography, the costs associated with prison visits, technology and time differences. Secondly, the article reveals the financial and emotional strain which imprisonment can have on FNPs and their family members. Finally, the article concludes by emphasising the need for a dedicated service that would go some way towards ameliorating the specific issues raised by FNPs, and the families of FNPs, based on their lived experiences.

Source: Probation Journal

DOI: 10.1177/02645505261459945

Authors: David M. Doyle, Joe Garrihy, Maria Cleary

Institution: National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Language: English

Topic: Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650