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 when she entered prison with her second child. 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 indicates that incarcerated mothers often prefer to place their children with their own mothers, as they trust them to provide care and maintain family bonds.

Melissa Is a Female Serving a Life Sentence for Murder