Facts & Statistics
As you review these statistics, take a moment to contemplate on their implications to see the effect that it has on our children. Then as a call toaction we encourage you to join us in our mission to improve the lives of
these young individuals.
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Florida is ranked third in the nation with about 312,000 children having had an incarcerated parent at some point in their lives. (AnnieE. Casey Foundation, 2016)
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40% of all incarcerated parents were African American fathers. (PEW Charitable Trusts, 2010)
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Approximately 54% of the US inmate population in 2010 consisted of parents who had children under the age of 18, totaling 120,000 mothers and 1.1 million fathers. (PEW Charitable Trusts, 2010)
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684,500 state (47%) and federal (58%) prisoners are parents of at least 1 minor child (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2016)
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59% of parents in state prison and 45% of parents in federal prison did not have an in-person visit from their minor child in 2004. (Sentencing Project, 2009)
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Parental Incarceration led to 7% of children being entered into the foster care system in 2019 (Children’s Bureau, 2020)
How does having an incarcerated parent affect the child?
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It creates an unstable environment for kids that can have lasting effects on their development and well-being. (Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2007)
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Children of incarcerated parents are at increased risk for both internalizing (e.g., depression, anxiety, withdrawal) and externalizing (e.g., delinquency, substance use) behavior problems, cognitive delays, and difficulties in school (e.g., school failure) (Eddy & Poehlmann, 2010)
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Children with a parent in prison may experience low self-esteem, depression, disturbed sleeping patterns and symptoms of post-traumatic stress (Children of Incarcerated Mothers, 1999)
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