Looking at stereotypes surrounding poor families. In the political game of shaping public opinion on poverty and the American welfare system, one of the most powerful tools that a warring faction can employ is the stereotype. A stereotype's power lies in two areas- it's fundamentally unfocused nature it cannot be proven, but more importantly, it cannot be absolutely refuted. The stereotype lingers like a rumor, and is trusted like a fact, despite it's lack of authentication. The only way one can separate the truth about the poor from the agenda-driven hearsay is to look at the real numbers su...

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... relatives without legal custody of children. Relatives may also be reluctant to seek assistance, fearing the children in their care will be taken into the State's custody A study conducted by The Center for Children of Incarcerated Parents found that 32% of the 11-14 year old children of incarcerated mothers had been ... -based programs throughout the criminal justice system, the arrest of a mother can become a signal that activates a continuum of services to prevent and treat the effects of trauma When a mother is arrested, the relative caring for her children may need resources and in...

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