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Parents Behind Bars: Children of Incarcerated Family Members: Answers to Children's Difficult Questions

While this publication is a toolkit for caregivers and educators in Idaho, the information it presents is applicable to any state.

Contents explain:

  • the Idaho Criminal Justice Commission Children of Incarcerated Guiding Principles;
  • the National Bill of Rights for Children of the Incarcerated; how to use this toolkit;
  • feelings and emotions;
  • 10 Tips for Caregivers and Educators ... from Caregivers;
  • most common questions a child might ask at every stage in the criminal justice process;
  • 10 Questions a Child Might Ask When a Family Member Is Arrested;
  • 10 Questions a Child Might Ask When a Family Member Goes to Court;
  • 10 Questions a Child Might Ask When a Family Member Is Convicted;
  • 10 Questions a Child Might Ask When a Family Member is Sentenced;
  • 10 Questions a Child Might Ask When a Family Member Goes to Prison;
  • and 10 Questions a Child Might Ask When a Family Member Is on Probation or Parole.