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Locking Up Parents Hurts Kids
The U.S. has the largest population of incarcerated people in the whole world. Accordingly, there are approximately five million children in the U.S. who have a parent in jail, prison, or on parole. When a person is imprisoned the impact is vast; it is felt by their family, their community, and, sadly, their children.
Resources & Links
Effects of Parental Incarceration on Young Children (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)