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Impacts of This research Brennan, Emily, - Provided practical - Some certain -Acknowledges
parental specifically focuses Meghan McCormick, recommendations backed recommendations may emotional struggles but
incarceration on understanding Bright Sarfo, and by studies on the impact only be effective today does not explore mental
how families are Michelle Manno. of parental incarceration. since there are future health services, access
impacted by the 2021. “Six variables that may affect to therapy, or
incarceration of a Recommendations - It has considered many the results like for trauma-informed
parent and providing for Supporting aspects like emotional, instance, the evolution of interventions.
research-based Families Affected by social, financial, and generations.
recommendations on Parental policy-related challenges
how to support these Incarceration A that will help in making
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Family support Focuses on the role Bunagan, K., Tabo, - Provides a background - Subjectively focused on Since the study was
in addiction of family involvement C. E., Bautista, V., about KKD Katatagan self-reported data from nonexperimental, it
recovery in the recovery Melgar, M. I., Co, T. Kontra Droga sa participants and their cannot establish causal
process, particularly A., & Hechanova, M. Komunidad (KKDK) family members, thus, relationships between
in the context of R. (2019). Engaging program which is one of lack of objective family interventions and
addiction or the Family in the key terms for the main measures weakens the their outcomes.
substance abuse Recovery: Outcomes research topic. study.
recovery. It examines of a -Longitudinal and
the outcomes of a Community-Based - It has emphasized the experimental studies
community-based Family Intervention. outcomes of KKD should be explored for
intervention designed Philippine Journal of intervention which will future research.
to engage family Psychology, 52(1), help in predicting possible
members in 155–183. outcomes of the main -Incorporating objective
supporting the research chosen. measures or third-party
 recovery of a loved https://doi.org/10.317 assessments could
one, highlighting how 10/pjp/0052.01.06 provide a more
family participation comprehensive
can influence evaluation of the
recovery outcomes intervention's
and improve both effectiveness.
individual and family
well-being.
It emphasizes how Martin, R., Bautista, By utilizing a narrative - Only a specific group of - A larger and more
Narrative-base storytelling can be C., & Teng-Calleja, evaluation, the research seven recovering drug diverse sample could
d evaluation used as a tool to M. (2022). Telling captures the personal users who completed the enhance the
and assess the Stories of Recovery: experiences and stories program is included in generalizability of the
community-ba effectiveness of the A Narrative of participants, providing the study findings.
sed drug treatment program, Evaluation of a a deeper understanding
treatment, and highlighting the Community-Based of the program's impact - Solely focused on the
recovery personal experiences Drug Treatment beyond quantitative KKDK program without - Conducting
processes and outcomes of Program. Philippine measures. comparing its comparative studies
those in recovery. Journal of effectiveness to other could offer insights into
The article likely Psychology, community-based or the relative efficacy of
explores how these 105–143. traditional drug treatment different treatment
narratives can https://doi.org/10.317 models. approaches.
provide valuable 10/pjp/0054.05
insights into the -This small sample size
success and may not fully represent
challenges of the the broader population
program from the of individuals
participants' participating in the
perspectives. KKDK program.

Family support - Specifically focuses Sy, T. R. L., & Highlighting the role of -Use of self-reported -future research, such
in addiction on how family Hechanova, M. R. family support as a data introduces the as expanding the
recovery support influences (2020). Family moderating factor possibility of desirability sample to include
the relationship Support as underscores the bias, which may affect higher-risk individuals
between coping skills Moderator of the importance of familial the accuracy and
and substance use relation between involvement in recovery reliability of the findings. -using experimental
dependence in Coping Skills and processes, aligning with designs to test the
Filipino individuals. Substance Use holistic approaches to - Only examines drug effectiveness of life skills
Dependence among addiction treatment. recovery skills, life skills, improvement on
- It examines Filipinos who use and family support, reducing Substance Use
whether family drugs. Asia-Pacific without considering other Disorder symptoms.
support can help Social Science potential factors, such as
improve coping Review, 20(1). education or religion, that
 strategies and https://doi.org/10.595 may also influence
reduce the severity 88/2350-8329.1285 substance use
of substance use
dependence.
The article Mazo, G. N. (2017). The research addresses -Despite efforts, some -Research is needed on
Transformatio addresses the issues TRANSFORMATION the pressing issue of drug individuals involved in how to effectively
nal of drug addiction and AL abuse in the Philippines, illegal drug activities monitor graduates over
approaches to its negative impact REHABILITATION: providing insights into have not voluntarily 2-3 years to prevent
addiction on individuals and COMMUNITY-BASE local challenges and surrendered, limiting the relapse.
recovery communities. It D INTERVENTION potential solutions. program's reach.
focuses on the TO END THE DRUG -A study comparing the
effectiveness of MENACE. Zenodo -The differing focuses Transformational
community-based (CERN European between the Rehabilitation Plan with
rehabilitation Organization for Transformational other programs could
programs and the Nuclear Research). Rehabilitation Plan and reveal which is more
role of local https://doi.org/10.528 the Psychological effective.
communities in 1/zenodo.1133854 Association of the
supporting recovery. Philippines’ modules may
Additionally, it lead to inconsistent
explores strategies support for both
for preventing drug surrenderees and
abuse and mitigating facilitators.
its social and
economic -The absence of a clear
consequences. follow-up plan for
graduates.
Impact of The article explores Co, T. a. C., & It highlights the - Conducted in a specific -Several limitations like
family the challenges faced Canoy, N. A. (2020). experiences of Filipino region, the findings may the timing of interviews
absence on by Filipino individuals The lived individuals recovering not be generalizable to during the Christmas
drug addiction recovering from drug experiences of from drug use without PWUDs in other areas of holidays may have
recovery. use without the recovering Filipino family support, which is the Philippines or influenced participants’
support of their persons who use often a neglected group in abroad. emotional responses,
families. It examines drugs (PWUDs) research. This focus
how the absence of without family brings attention to their -Interview was conducted - Factors such as age,
family support affects support. Journal of specific challenges. during Christmas season gender, and family roles
their recovery Ethnicity in could be examined to
journey, coping Substance Abuse, better understand their
mechanisms, and 21(4), 1389–1409. c impact on recovery.
overall well-being.
The study highlights -Future research should
the unique struggles consider the role of
and resilience of specific Filipino family
 persons who use norms and values in
drugs (PWUDs) in enhancing the
the Filipino context. effectiveness of
rehabilitation programs.
Factors The article examines Perez, A. R., Yusay, This research examined - Sample bias due to - The study only
influencing the barriers and C. T., & Hechanova, the enablers, barriers, purposive sampling, investigates the
treatment enablers influencing M. R. (2024). and outcomes of limiting generalizability. immediate barriers and
engagement help-seeking Barriers and community-based drug enablers to help-seeking
and recovery behavior, treatment enablers to help rehabilitation programs in - Lack of quantitative and recovery, but a gap
in adherence, and seeking, treatment Philippine local data to assess the scale exists in understanding
community-ba recovery among adherence and governments, using the of barriers or to make the longer-term impact
sed drug individuals in recovery among World Health statistical comparisons. of these factors on
rehabilitation. community-based community-based Organization's Health sustained recovery and
drug rehabilitation drug rehabilitation Systems framework to - Limited scope by reintegration.
programs in the clients in the analyze the factors focusing only on
Philippines. It Philippines. Drugs involved, and found that community-based - The study does not
identifies factors that Education context and culture also rehabilitation programs, examine how factors like
either hinder or Prevention and played a significant role, potentially missing age, gender,
support successful Policy, 1–9. but despite the insights from those not socioeconomic status, or
engagement with https://doi.org/10.108 challenges, positive seeking formal help. urban vs. rural living
treatment and 0/09687637.2024.23 outcomes were reported. might influence the
recovery processes. 73073 barriers to help-seeking
The study provides or success in recovery,
insights into leaving a gap in
improving drug understanding subgroup
rehabilitation variations.
strategies in local
communities.
Factors The specific issue Walag, A. M. P., - Strong Internal - Some clients are - Limited research on
influencing addressed in is the Melliza-Descallar, R. Motivation which is the motivated by fear and how treatment
program factors influencing B., Patana, J. T., & clients’ driving force coercion due to the motivation affects
completion in the motivation and Hechanova, M. R. behind their enrollment punitive approach to drug long-term recovery.
community-ba satisfaction of (2024). and completion of the use in the country, which
sed drug individuals Community-Based rehabilitation program. may lead to compliance - Lack of exploration on
rehabilitation undergoing Drug Rehabilitation rather than genuine the effects of coercion
community-based Clients’ Motivation, - Positive reinforcement commitment to versus voluntary
drug rehabilitation. It Satisfaction and the from family, significant rehabilitation. participation.
explores how these Factors Affecting others, and local
factors impact their their Completion of government plays a - The use of a punitive - Limited understanding
commitment to the Rehabilitation critical role in keeping approach may create a of how support evolves
completing the and Aftercare clients motivated to negative stigma around post-rehabilitation.
rehabilitation and Program: A complete the program. rehabilitation programs,
 aftercare programs. Convergent Mixed potentially discouraging - Little focus on the
The study identifies Methods Study. -Clients have a high level individuals from seeking specific effectiveness of
key elements that Canadian Journal of of motivation to seek help help voluntarily. interventions like mental
either encourage or Family and Youth / from others, which is a health support.
hinder successful Le Journal Canadien key factor in the success
program completion De Famille Et De La of the rehabilitation - Insufficient research on
and long-term Jeunesse, 16(3), process. long-term government
recovery. 151–171. and community support.
https://doi.org/10.291
73/cjfy30042
Support The major argument Tadros, E., Henson, - Positive, - US-based not - Most research on
systems for of is that the families A., & Presley, S. strengths-based Philppine-based. loved ones of
families of and loved ones of (2023). Unpacking perspective, countering incarcerated individuals
incarcerated incarcerated support: A the common - Not all LOIs may have (LOIs) uses a
individuals. individuals often strengths-based deficits-based framework. access to or participate deficits-based approach,
have unmet needs investigation into the This can challenge in online groups. focusing on their
that can be better needs of existing stereotypes and challenges and
addressed through a incarcerated provide a more Study seems focused on powerlessness.
strengths-based individuals’ loved empowering view of loved qualitative insights, which
approach. This ones. Qualitative ones of incarcerated could limit its - Few studies allow LOIs
approach focuses on Social Work, 23(4), individuals (LOIs). generalizability to the to directly express their
identifying and 632–649. broader population of needs and perspectives,
building on the https://doi.org/10.117 - Using de identified LOIs. and the existing
existing resilience 7/147332502311678 Facebook posts from an literature often overlooks
and resources of 03 online LOI group offers an their active roles in
these families, rather authentic and direct voice navigating the carceral
than focusing solely from LOIs themselves experience.
on their challenges.
The article argues - Engage in advocacy and - Research often
that providing information sharing, which generalizes the
targeted support for can help inform policy experiences of LOIs,
loved ones can changes and community potentially overlooking
improve both their support structures. the diversity within this
well-being and their group (e.g., race,
ability to support the socioeconomic status,
incarcerated gender).
individual.
Family The major argument Pettus-Davis, C. - Evidence-based - Family members may - More research is
reintegration of is that families of (2021). approach linking family resist due to emotional, needed to evaluate the
and support formerly incarcerated Support4Families: a support to successful social, or financial long-term impact of
for formerly individuals need proposed reentry. burdens. family-focused
targeted support to intervention model to interventions on both the
incarcerated successfully support families of - Focuses on families, - Focus on family support re-entering individual
individuals reintegrate and individuals returning addressing their critical may overlook other and their family.
rebuild after a loved home from role in the reentry reentry factors like
one's release. The incarceration. process. community involvement. - Research is needed on
article proposes an Families in Society the scalability and
intervention model the Journal of - Developed using sustainability of
designed to address Contemporary Social feedback from family family-centered
the emotional, social, Services, 102(3), members of formerly interventions like
and practical 316–332. incarcerated individuals. Support4Families,
challenges faced by https://doi.org/10.117 especially in
these families. It 7/104438942097000 resource-limited
emphasizes the 8 settings.
importance of
providing resources
and guidance to help
both the returning
individuals and their
families adjust and
thrive.
Gender and Delves into the Yusay, C. T. C. - It has a unique and - Study only focused on - Research is needed to
Cultural complex dynamics of (2024). To be visible specific population as it 16 participants, which is explore how gender and
Context of how gender, culture, yet remain unseen: focuses on a particular, a relatively small sample embodiment specifically
Drug Use and socio-economic An interpretative underrepresented size. shape the experiences
status shape their phenomenological group—Filipina mothers of drug users.
experiences in analysis of embodied who use drugs. - Minimal information on
relation to drug use, drug use and how the cultural context - Gap in understanding
emphasizing the recovery of Filipinas. - The use of Interpretative of the Philippines how interventions can
embodied and social Journal of Phenomenological specifically shapes drug be better designed to
aspects of these Community Analysis (IPA),this use and recovery. meet the unique needs
experiences, such as Psychology, 52(7), analysis method is a of women, especially in
navigating public and 950–970. strength because it is marginalized or
private spaces of https://doi.org/10.100 well-suited for exploring underrepresented
drug use and 2/jcop.23140 how individuals make communities, such as
rebuilding strained sense of their lived urban, poor Filipina
home relationships experiences. mothers.
during recovery
Community-Ba Specific topic of this Hechanova, M. R. - Intervention is - Targets low- to - There is a need for a
sed Drug study is the M., Alianan, A. S., specifically tailored to mild-risk drug users who more comprehensive
Treatment development and Calleja, M. T., Philippine culture making surrendered to the evaluation of the
Programs and evaluation of an Melgar, I. E., Acosta, it culturally relevant. anti-drug campaign, intervention's
Psychosocial evidence-informed, A., Villasanta, A., excluding those with effectiveness, beyond its
community-based Bunagan, K., Yusay, higher addiction. initial design phase.
Interventions drug treatment C., Ang, A., Flores, - Holistic approach as it
for Drug Users program for low- to J., Canoy, N., includes life skills, drug - Dependence on - The current program
mild-risk adult drug Espina, E., Gomez, recovery skills, and Cultural Specifics made does not address the
users in the G. A., Hinckley, E. creative methods (like the model face specific needs of
Philippines. S., Tuliao, A. P., & music and prayer) makes challenges in scalability children and youth, as
Cue, M. P. (2018). the intervention more across different regions identified by community
The development of comprehensive or for groups with less stakeholders.
a Community-Based cultural alignment to the
Drug Intervention for - Involvement of both drug approach. -While the study focuses
Filipino drug users. users and community on the psychosocial
Journal of Pacific stakeholders ensures the needs of illicit drug
Rim Psychology, 12. intervention is users, the role of family
https://doi.org/10.101 well-grounded and and community
7/prp.2017.23 relevant to the needs of resources in recovery
those affected. has not been explored
in-depth.
- Evidence-informed
recovery methods
increases the likelihood of
the program's success by
using proven practices
Recidivism - Impact of Taylor, C. J. (2016). - Uses robust statistical - Only examines - Gaps in the long term
and perceived emotional The family’s role in methods which enhances emotional and effects: examines
Reintegration and instrumental the reintegration of the reliability of the instrumental support, reoffending within 15
of family support on the formerly incarcerated findings potentially overlooking months of release, but it
Ex-Offenders. likelihood of individuals. The other forms of support would be beneficial to
reoffending and new Prison Journal, - Addresses important that could influence explore longer-term
arrests following an 96(3), 331–354. issues related to reoffending. outcomes to determine
individual's release https://doi.org/10.117 recidivism and the role of whether the effects of
from state prison. 7/003288551663508 family support in - study relies on emotional and
5 post-release outcomes. self-reported criminal instrumental support on
- Specifically activity, which could lead recidivism persist
investigates how - Study’s results have to biases, such as beyond the initial period
different types of clear implications for underreporting or after release.
family support correctional policies and overreporting of criminal
(emotional vs. practices, especially behavior. - The study broadly
instrumental) regarding the role of categorizes support as
influence criminal family support in reducing - A 15-month follow-up "emotional" or
behavior during the recidivism period may not be "instrumental," but
15 months after sufficient to fully further research could
release, with a focus understand the long-term explore the specific
on whether these types or qualities of
 forms of support can impact of family support support within these
help reduce on reoffending. categories (e.g., quality
recidivism. of emotional support,
frequency of
instrumental support,
etc.) and how they
differentially impact
reoffending.
Attachment - Impact of Tadros, E., & - Uses data from the - Study focuses on a - There is a need for
Theory in attachment styles on Gregorash, A. M. Multi-site Family Study on specific population further exploration into
Relationships dyadic adjustment (2022). Couple Incarceration, Parenting, (couples in the MFS-IP the specific types of
or Dyadic (the quality and connectedness in and Partnering (MFS-IP), study), which might not attachment that most
Adjustment functioning of corrections: providing a broad and be generalizable to all significantly impact
and romantic attachment, credible dataset populations or types of relationship dynamics.
Relationship relationships) within childhood parental relationships.
Quality. couples, particularly stability, and dyadic - Actor-Partner - Gap in understanding
focusing on how adjustment in Interdependence how these
these dynamics are romantic Modeling (APIM) is used, attachment-related
influenced by factors relationships with an which effectively analyzes dynamics translate to
such as race and incarcerated partner. interdependencies long-term family
external stressors Crime & between couples, offering outcomes, especially
(like incarceration). Delinquency, deeper insights into regarding children's
001112872211340. relationship dynamics. emotional and
- The study explores https://doi.org/10.117 psychological
how the attachment 7/001112872211340 - The study identifies a development.
patterns of 48 positive correlation
individuals in a between attachment and
relationship correlate dyadic adjustment,
with their ability to particularly emphasizing
navigate and adjust the role of attachment in
to challenges as a improving relationship
couple, and the quality.
implications of these
attachment dynamics
for family structure,
including the
potential effects on
children.
Impact of -The specific topic Dallaire, D. H., - Uses a multi-informant - Limited Generalizability: - The study uses
maternal and major issue of Zeman, J. L., & design, gathering The sample is limited to cross-sectional data,
incarceration this research is the Thrash, T. M. perspectives from a specific group of which limits the ability to
on children's psychological and (2014c). Children’s mothers, children, and incarcerated mothers
psychological social impact of Experiences of caregivers. This broadens (e.g., 64.1% African assess long-term effects
well-being: (a) maternal Maternal the understanding of the American), which might or causal relationships.
Children's incarceration on Incarceration-Specifi children's experiences. not be representative of
Psychological children. The study c Risks: Predictions the broader population of - The study focuses on
Maladaptation investigates how to Psychological - Focuses on a specific incarcerated mothers or risk factors but does not
(b)Incarceratio children's Maladaptation. and underserved children across different explore potential
n-Specific Risk experiences related Journal of Clinical population—children of demographic groups. protective factors that
Factors to their mothers' Child & Adolescent incarcerated mothers, could mitigate the
incarceration, such Psychology, 44(1), highlighting a critical - Research uses data negative effects of
as witnessing their 109–122.https://doi.o social issue. from a single point in maternal incarceration
mother's arrest, and rg/10.1080/1537441 time, which makes it on children.
associated 6.2014.913248 - Identifies specific difficult to draw
environmental risk incarceration-related risk conclusions about - Limited Generalizability
factors, such as low experiences, long-term effects or
educational distinguishing them from causality. - The study does not
attainment, more general explore how maternal
contribute to their environmental risks, incarceration affects
emotional and providing clarity on how family dynamics, such
behavioral difficulties. maternal incarceration as sibling relationships
The research impacts children. or the overall functioning
focuses on of the family unit.
understanding how
incarceration-specific
risk factors (e.g.,
direct exposure to
maternal
incarceration) may
place children at a
higher risk for
maladjustment
compared to more
general
environmental risks.