CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS
BILL OF RIGHTS
Right #1
To be protected from additional trauma at the time of parental arrest.
Right #2
To be informed of the arrest in an age-appropriate manner.
Right #3
To be heard and respected by decision makers when decisions are made about me.
Right #4
To be considered when decisions are made about my parent.
Right #5
To be cared for in the absence of my parent in a way that prioritizes my physical, mental and emotional needs.
Right #6
To speak with, see and touch my incarcerated parent.
Right #7
To be informed about local services and programs that can provide support to my caregivers (and me) as I deal with my parent’s incarceration.
Right #8
To not be judged, labeled or blamed for my parent’s incarceration.
Right #9
To have a lifelong relationship with my incarcerated parent.
A NATIONAL MOVEMENT
The rights emphasize that incarceration should not break the parent-child bond and that children deserve to be supported, rather than punished, by their parent’s situation.
Your Champion is committed to the vision of the implementation of The Bill of Rights in every single state and at the federal level!
Are you a champion in your community? We’re looking for like minded individuals with lived expertise to develop similar support systems in their communities. Reach out today! It’s going to take every single one of us to insist ensure children are recognized, supported, and not further victimized by the criminal legal system.