The ability to express experiences coherently and participate in effective interpersonal communication underlies many facets of human life. Not much is known about the communication abilities of mothers who are incarcerated, but it is well understood that other incarcerated populations have challenges in this domain. Research has demonstrated that communication skills are amenable to change with evidence-based interventions, and these improvements can have positive downstream effects on the individuals and their communication partners. This theoretical paper focuses specifically on incarcerated mothers because of the importance of mother-child relationships to post-release desistance, and the need to stop intergenerational cycles of trauma and problematic behaviors. We take a holistic approach to the issues that surround incarcerated mothers' abilities to participate in and benefit from communication-based intervention programs. Areas for future research are discussed, especially the need to establish a clear profile of the capabilities and limitations of this population with regards to communication. This paper advances a case, and road map, for communication intervention with incarcerated mothers, including considerations for culturally-aware programs. It also addresses the elements of good skills training and how those should be evaluated.

连贯地表达经验和参与有效的人际交流的能力是人类生活许多方面的基础。被监禁的母亲的沟通能力知之甚少，但众所周知，其他被监禁的人群在这一领域面临挑战。研究表明，沟通技巧可以通过基于证据的干预措施来改变，这些改进可以对个人及其沟通伙伴产生积极的下游影响。这篇理论论文特别关注被监禁的母亲，因为母子关系对出狱后的抗拒很重要，并且需要停止创伤和问题行为的代际循环。我们采取整体方法解决围绕被监禁母亲的问题 参与基于沟通的干预计划并从中受益的能力。讨论了未来研究的领域，特别是需要明确了解该人群在沟通方面的能力和局限性。本文提出了一个案例和路线图，用于与被监禁的母亲进行沟通干预，包括对文化意识项目的考虑。它还涉及良好技能培训的要素以及应如何评估这些要素。与被监禁的母亲进行沟通干预，包括考虑文化意识计划。它还涉及良好技能培训的要素以及应如何评估这些要素。与被监禁的母亲进行沟通干预，包括考虑文化意识计划。它还涉及良好技能培训的要素以及应如何评估这些要素。