5 Resources for the Families of Incarcerated People
Few things in life are more stressful than seeing a loved one go to jail. The criminal justice system is obviously tough on incarcerated people, but their families suffer too– especially young children. Without proper support, it’s easy to slip into despair and confusion. Unfortunately, Texas has an exceptionally high incarceration rate of 891 per 100,000 people. Many of these inmates’ families are negatively affected. Fortunately, there are numerous resources available to help inmates’ families…
How to Explain a Houston Arrest to Your Child
When a child sees someone they love in cuffs, it can be pretty traumatic for a child– especially if that loved one is their parent. The thing is, losing a parent is a hard thing for young children to comprehend. It’s also hard for convicted parents to explain why they’ll be gone. How do you explain to your child that you voluntarily made a bad decision (albeit, a mistake), and now you have to leave…