Leigh Sparks

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Researcher

University of Arkansas

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2 h-index 4 pubs 6 cited

Research Areas

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Leigh Sparks researches the impact of maternal incarceration in the U.S. through independent documentary films. Their work examines how these films portray the effects of maternal imprisonment on families and society. Sparks's research contributes to understanding how media representations shape public perception of social issues.

Metrics

h-index: 2
Publications: 4
Citations: 6

Selected Publications

From Mothers of Bedford to Apart: Independent Documentary Films on the Impact of Maternal Incarceration in the U.S. (2025)

DOI OpenAlex
Extending A Letter-Writing Intervention Developed for Incarcerated Mothers to Incarcerated Fathers: A Mixed Methods Study (2020)

Corrections DOI OpenAlex
Letters to Children: Findings of a Program to Enhance Communication of Incarcerated Mothers and Their Children (2017)

Corrections 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
Letters to Children project: A letter-writing group designed to help incarcerated women develop or reinforce their roles as mothers (2017)

Journal of Offender Rehabilitation 4 citations DOI OpenAlex