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July 30, 2010 1:58pm
RT @jeneobrien: Another good section of law addresses "girlfriend problem": 2 many women serving time b/c of ties 2 drugdealer husband etc.
July 30, 2010 1:11pm
Absolutely agree! RT @jeneobrien: @JusticeReform yes but would be better if 1:1 not 18:1 shows need for prison alt- cj needs trtment options
July 30, 2010 12:57pm
Chained Childbirth Read More #cjreform
Organizations


Angel Tree
Ministers to children of incarcerated parents by connecting them with local churches and providing a way for parents to give their child gifts for Christmas.

Forever Family
Cares for incarcerated parents and their children through education and services.

Center for Children of Incarcerated Parents
Documents conditions for families affected by incarceration and operates numerous outreach projects.

Services Network for Children of Inmates
Connects children in the Miami-Dade region to services and support while their parent is in prison.

Family and Corrections Network
Informs, supports, and empowers families of prisoners through written materials and program directories.

San Francisco Partnership for Incarcerated Parents
Contains links to several resources on the needs of children with incarcerated parents.

Family Justice Center
Provides coordinated services to victims of family violence

Families of Incarcerated Individuals, Inc.
Seeks to deter incarceration through providing mentoring and training services for incarcerated parents.

 

Family Justice
Partners with government agencies, community-based organizations, and families to promote family-based criminal justice practices. 

Family Re-Entry
Operates mentoring programs and provides reentry services for families involved with the criminal justice system

A list of selected resources for children with incarcerated parents from The Annie E. Casey Foundation