Children of Incarcerated Parents: An Action Plan for Federal Policymakers

Children of Incarcerated Parents: An Action Plan for Federal Policymakers

This action plan is meant to encourage policy changes that help improve the outcomes for children who have a parent in prison or jail. It is informed by a broad array of criminal justice and child welfare experts, including representatives from local and national children- and family-focused organizations, state human and social services directors, corrections officials, and researchers.

Jessica Nickel, Crystal Garland, Leah Kane | 2009 | The Council of State Governments Justice Center
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