This paper reports on the development and current status of one of the two state-sponsored live-in nursery programs for women inmates in the U.S. Established in November of 1994 in Nebraska, this program has had forty-two women participate in this innovative program in the past five years. The program is highly praised by inmates, visitors, and the media. Initial results have shown a decrease in misconduct reports by participating inmates and reduced recidivism by those who complete the program. Costs of establishing and maintaining the program are shown to assist other state correctional departments in preparing to implement similar programs.
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Joseph R. Carlson (2001) studied this question.