In this compelling journalistic reference work, the author gives a voice to 11 women who are imprisoned for serious crimes, and how their imprisonment affects their motherhood. She also spoke with representatives of the law, psychiatrists and counsellors.

AVAILABLE in English SOON 

Only 4-5% of all prisoners is a woman. 80% have one or more children. Some never see them again after they enter jail. How can you be a mom from behind bars? And are you only the perpetrador, or also a victim of the system of the environment you grew up in? And what about the children? How does it all affect them?

The well known Belgian author/journalist spoke with 10 Moms inside several jails to record their unpolished life stories, and also listened to their guards, psychologists and the judge who put them behind bars. She looked into their history and situation all over the world.

This book is only available in Dutch for the moment. The Ebook/audiobook is English is being prepared (2026). Follow the author on Facebook to be the first to know! 

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