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Parents in Prison – Staying Connected

CURRICULUM/TRAINING PROGRAMS

How to Be a Responsible Father: A Workbook for Offenders
Terry Stawar, Ed.D.
#5936 This hands-on workbook helps incarcerated fa- BESTSELLER!
thers understand that being a parent is a huge responsi-
bility. It gives them the guidance they need to meet the
challenges that accompany being a dad. The book examines the differences of being a
father of a small child as opposed to a teenager. It examines such topics as communica-
tion, discipline, reunification, and more. Presents the offender with all the information he
needs to become a responsible father, from overcoming communication barriers to managing
the stress of parenting. 223 pages. 2006. $35.00. SPECIALS: 10 copies for $320.00; 25 copies for $777.00;
100 copies for $2,900.00. How to Be a Responsible Father: Instructor’s Manual (#5685) also available for
$55.00. Purchase both for $87.95.
How to Be a Responsible Mother: A Workbook for Offenders
Diane E. Stawar, MA, and Terry L. Stawar, Ed.D.
#6673 Prepares women in the correctional system for the challenges of
being a mother while in prison and gives them the tools to be a better
parent after release. Covers overcoming barriers to being a responsible
mother; understanding child development; using positive discipline; re-
sponsibilities of motherhood; and more. 200 pages. 2008. $35.00.
SPECIALS: 10 copies for $320.00; 25 copies for $777.00; 100
copies for $2,900.00. How to Be a Responsible Mother: Instruc-
tor’s Manual (#346) also available for $55.00. Purchase both
for $87.95.

Parenting From Prison: A Hands-On Guide for Incarcerated Parents
James M. Birney
#5679 Do you want to continue playing a key role in your child’s development? Children of incarcerat-
ed parents often experience an emotional roller coaster – anger, rage, abandonment, rejection, hope-
lessness, powerlessness, loss, sadness, fear, guilt, disbelief, anxiety, or confusion. You CAN help them by
staying connected in a healthy, positive, and emotionally supportive way. This practical guide walks
through the process of becoming a vital, positive, encouraging parent. It examines a child’s develop-
ment needs, preparing to parent from prison, what a child asks, visiting with your child, and much more. Contains a sample
parenting plan and activities to help maintain a closer connection to your child while you’re serving time behind bars. 120
pages. ©2011. $24.95. SPECIALS: 10 copies for $229.95; 25 copies for $539.00; 100 copies for $2,099.00.
DVDs AND VIDEO PROGRAMS

The Story of Fathers and Sons DVD
#6934 One father loses his two-month-old son; another father watches his son grow up through
prison bars; one son wants to be the father he never had; and another son sheds tears of joy to
be an old man alongside his dad. This documentary reflects the cycle of fatherhood and the path
to maturity. Among the many poignant stories told firsthand are those of actor Edward James
Olmos and basketball star Shaquille O’Neal. What these boys and men reveal is almost staggering
in its candor. 45 minutes. $149.00
The Story of Mothers and Daughters DVD
#6933 This intimate, deeply moving, and painfully honest award-winning documentary film
is about the profoundly important mother-daughter bond. Fifty American women and girls,
during pivotal life-moments from cradle to grave, give revealing self-portraits of the mother-daughter rela-
tionship in all its rich diversity and complexity. Originally aired on ABC and PBS. 72 minutes. $149.00

#9168 PARENTING PRINCIPLES. Positive parent- #6323 A SENTENCE OF THEIR OWN. This award-
ing begins by creating an emotionally healthy envi- winning program, by Oscar-nominated director
ronment for children to grow, be loved, and experi- Edgar A. Barens, chronicles one family’s annual pil-
ence guidance and respect. Leading adolescence and grimage to prison, revealing the damaging impact
parenting expert Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D., examines incarceration has on families. Shows the slow descent
10 basic principles of good parenting. Parents share their personal of a family “doing time” on the outside. Calls for a clos-
child rearing experiences while Dr. Steinberg delves into the im- er examination of the growing use of incarceration
portant role parents play in shaping emotionally healthy children and its impact on families and communities. 53 minutes. $125.00.
throughout the span of childhood. 38 minutes. 2014. $99.95. SPECIAL: 5 copies for $539.95.
Available as a DVD or Streaming Video subscription.

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