Spread the loveIn the United States, nearly three million adolescents deal with their parent’s incarceration on a daily basis. Another two million children cited they had a parent who was incarcerated in the past. The issue is massive. Schools and programs such as Sesame Street have stepped in to help adults assist the children who are the true victims of incarceration. For many children, the stigma of incarceration is real. Many students whose parents are incarcerated feel shame and embarrassment about their parent’s absence. These children are frequently from low-income families and are members of racial minorities, which can exacerbate … Continue reading Assisting Children in Coping with a Parent’s Incarceration