Melissa is a female serving a life sentence for murder in a state correctional facility. She has been in prison for the past 10 years. She is now 36 years old. Melissa was pregnant with her second child when she entered prison. She was also addicted to cocaine and often turned to prostitution to support her habit. She ended up killing a customer who refused to pay her for her prostitution services. When Melissa entered prison, she was about 6 months pregnant. She received minimal prenatal care and was taken to the county hospital to deliver her baby. Once she delivered her baby, she returned to prison, and a family member took custody of Melissa's newborn and her older child. Based on the research, Melissa would be most satisfied with placing her children with:

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Melissa is a female serving a life sentence for murder in a state correctional facility. She has been in prison for the past 10 years. She is now 36 years old. Melissa was pregnant with her second child  when she entered prison. She was also addicted to cocaine and often turned to prostitution to support her habit. She ended up killing a customer who refused to pay her for her prostitution services. When Melissa entered prison, she was about 6 months pregnant. She received minimal prenatal care and was taken to the county hospital to deliver her baby. Once she delivered her baby, she returned to prison, and a family member took custody of Melissa's newborn and her older child. Based on the research, Melissa would be most satisfied with placing her children with:

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Research suggests that incarcerated mothers are often most satisfied when their children are placed with their own mothers, as they typically trust them more and believe they will provide a stable and nurturing environment.

Melissa Is a Female Serving a Life Sentence for Murder