Reference no: EM133286083

Parents In Prison

1. Most parents in prison are _________. (gender)

2. _______million children have a parent serving time in prison or jail on any given day, and over _____ million have had an incarcerated parent at some point during their lives.

3. According to the National Institute of Justice, the impacts of parental incarceration on children include________________________

4. In 2004, nearly _________ of all parents in state or federal prisons lived with their minor children prior to incarceration-two[1]thirds of mothers (66%) and just under half of fathers (47%).

5. A large number of parents are incarcerated _____ from their homes, making contact with children difficult.

6. In nearly all states, people who give birth while incarcerated are _______ from their child soon after.

7. 5 In 2004, __________ of parents in prison had a recent history of alcohol or drug use, _____ were currently experiencing mental health disorders, and _____ were physically or sexually abused prior to their incarceration.

8. What are your thoughts on these stats?

9. Recently adopted federal policies pose barriers to parents meeting their children's basic needs. Tell me about one of them listed on the article include your thoughts on it.

10. What is your solution?

11. What is your solution?