Children of inmates are six times more likely to be delinquent.

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Studies have shown that children of incarcerated parents are significantly more likely to engage in delinquency and are at a higher risk of entering the criminal justice system themselves compared to their peers without incarcerated parents. This is due to a variety of factors including the stigma of parental incarceration, economic hardship, and the disruption of parental support.

Children of Inmates Are Six Times More Likely to Be