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There are approximately 1.25 million children with a parent in state prison.
There are approximately 1.25 million children with a parent in state prison.
More than the total number of adults in prison.
Black and Hispanic families are disproportionately impacted by mass incarceration.
1 in 9 African American children have an incarcerated parent.
1 in 28 Hispanic children have an incarcerated parent.
1 in 57 white children have an incarcerated parent.
1% of children are under 1 year old
18% of children are 1-4 year olds
48% were 10 or older
Solis, M. (2024, June 14). Supporting students with incarcerated parents. NEA. https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/supporting-students-incarcerated-parents
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