Fathers in Prison makes an important and compelling case for taking fatherhood seriously within analyses of imprisonment and rehabilitation. Moving beyond narrow narratives of prison hypermasculinity, Tess Bartlett offers a theoretically rich and empirically grounded account of how fathering identities are negotiated across carceral and post-carceral spaces. In doing so, the book crucially highlights both the institutional failures that marginalise care and connection, and the transformative potential of gender-responsive, family-focused interventions. Steven Roberts, Professor of Sociology, Monash University, AustraliaAs many as half the men imprisoned today are fathers. Often, they were primary carers before entering prison. Their experiences and identity as fathers have been sadly neglected in research and prison programs. Tess Bartlett’s excellent book addresses this issue. It is essential reading for criminal justice policy makers and practitioners. Christopher Trotter, Emeritus Professor of Social Work, Monash University, AustraliaAt a time when there are parallel concerns about masculinity and crime, this new book by Tess Bartlett presents a timely discussion of both, drawing from empirical research with fathers imprisoned in Australia. It describes the reality and possibilities of healthier masculinities and argues that fostering a fathering identity can both help men become ‘unstuck’ and find ‘home’. The text offers both practical and theoretical insights of interest to scholars and students across disciplines including social work, criminology and law. Catherine Flynn, Associate Professor of Social Work, Monash University, Australia