Children of Prisoners
“What Happens to Children When Parents Go to Prison?” was part of the day-long event, “Race and Justice in America: An Atlantic Summit,” held in the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. It was inspired by the October 2015 cover story, “The Black Family in the Age of Mass Incarceration,” by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Panelists discussed the impact of incarcerated parents on children and the family structure. “What Happens to Children When Parents Go … read more
Panelists discussed the impact of incarcerated parents on children and the family structure.
“What Happens to Children When Parents Go to Prison?” was part of the day-long event, “Race and Justice in America: An Atlantic Summit,” held in the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. It was inspired by the October 2015 cover story, “The Black Family in the Age of Mass Incarceration,” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. close
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