Percentages
By age 18 what fraction or number of kids have had an incarcerated parent?
2.7 million or 1 in 28 kids
What are the most common side effects for children
risks of poor academics performance
low grades
low self esteem
What fraction of kids experience an incarcerated dad?
1/3
How many children experience an incarcerated parent by age 9?
5,000
Who are the fastest growing demographic of the correctional population, increasing by 730%
Women
Exposure to multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences increases what?
Likelihood of long term negative behavioral and physical health outcomes.
By age 17 what percent of black children experience an incarcerated parent?
24%
More clingy and regression in behavior
what suggestions for teachers does the book give?
Trigger issues: be careful bringing up topics
Confidentiality is critical
Help students write letters
Have books in the classroom relating to their circumstance
Respect the rights of the incarcerated parent(s)
by age 17 what percent of Hispanic children experience incarcerated parents?
11%
When a parent is incarcerated who could the child be left with?
Other parent, grandparent, or other family member.
How do incarcerated parents "visit" the kids?
Zoom calls
4%
What are 6 effects on children after their parents incarceration
Children may feel guilt
they may mourn the absences of their parent
Poor academic performance
Likelihood of long term negative behaviors
6x more likely to enter the criminal justice system
Young children may regress in behaviors
Having an incarcerated parent is recognized as what?
ACE ( Adverse childhood experience)