Families of men held in rural jails play an important role when it comes to navigating and making sense of the legalities, consequences and often conflicting responsibilities that accompany incarceration in rural jails, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo sociologist.
Study: Families confront roles and responsibilities of rural jail incarceration
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