34 U.S.C. § 12241 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 34. Crime Control and Law Enforcement § 12241. Purpose

(1) alleviate the harm to children and primary caretaker parents caused by separation due to the incarceration of the parents;

(2) reduce recidivism rates of prisoners by encouraging strong and supportive family relationships; and

(3) explore the cost effectiveness of community correctional facilities.