The Rose Project: Best for Babies - Determining and supporting the best interests and wellbeing of babies of imprisoned mothers in Scotland

Citation

Gardiner A, Daniel B, Burgess C & Nolan L (2016) The Rose Project: Best for Babies - Determining and supporting the best interests and wellbeing of babies of imprisoned mothers in Scotland. Aberlour Child care Trust. University of Stirling.

Abstract
The Rose Project: Best for Babies was a qualitative research project that explored the issue of babies in prison, and in particular, how they are supported to stay with their imprisoned mothers where this is in their best interests. Our interviews with professionals and with mothers provided valuable insights into the practical and emotional realities of supporting a baby in a prison environment and of determining whether or not a baby should be in prison in the first place.

• Rose Project Final Report for publication July 2016.pdf