The CHIRP (Children with IncarceRated Parents) study
February 2, 2026
About
Using data from a new Statistics Canada platform, this study estimated the number of children in Canada who experience parental incarceration and examined available health status indicators. This project was co-developed with community stakeholders, who worked with the research team to conduct the study and to share and apply the findings. The research team also worked with community stakeholders to develop future research and policy work.
Principal Investigators
- Fiona Kouyoumdjian, Associate Professor, Family Medicine, McMaster University
- Martha Paynter, Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick
CHPC Co-Investigator
- Nicole L.A. Catherine
Research Team
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- Co-Principal Investigators: Kouyoumdjian, F. (McMaster University), Paynter, M.
- Co-Investigators: Bondy, S.J., Butler, A., Catherine, N., Cavanagh, A., Coyle, E., Liauw, J., Tessier, S., Wang, C., Robinson, P., Irving, M., Russell, N.
Funders
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Funding
- $74,988 (over one year)