THE CONDITION OF CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED MOTHERS : THE CASE OF ADA MA PRISON ADMINISTRATION, OROMI A REGIONAL STATE , ETHIOPIA

Abstract

This study was based on Assessment on the Condition of Children of Incarcerated Mothers; in the case of Adama Prison Administration, Oromia Regional state, Ethiopia. Despite the increasing number of women in prison who have children, little is known about their children‟s situation during their imprisonment. This study attempts to assess the cond ition of children of incarcerated mothers. Survey method, In - depth interview, Focus Group Discu s- sion and Observation tools were mainly used for the purpose of data collection. Accordingly, 32 incarcerated mothers in Adama Prison Administration were asked a bout the general cond i- tion of their 28 children. In addition, five children were interviewed about their condition in the prison. The findings indicated that children of incarcerated mothers live in a very difficult co n- dition deprived of their basic needs and rights. The findings have led to some recommendations that will help to change the conditions of the children who are living imprisoned.