I am collecting stories and thoughts using the questions below as prompts. I plan to publish online the informal findings and anecdotal information and will not use names. This project is unfortunately inspired by personal, eye-opening, experience into the U.S. criminal justice system.
If you would like to participate, please forward your answers, stories, trials and tribulations to my email:
deesings@livejournal.com
These are just prompts, elaboration and additional information is welcome.
I am ONLY seeking information of those who have been DIRECTLY affected by incarceration.
Thank you in advance for your time.
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# Do you have relatives or friends who were or who currently are incarcerated? How has that changed the dynamics of our family? What challenges does your family have? What pressures? Have/Did any aspects of your life remain the same?
# Is it common for people to hold stereotypes about those who have been incarcerated? Regardless of their crime?
#Do/Did you feel guilt or shame about their situation? Do you feel any types of stigmas due to your loved one’s incarceration?
#How does/did this impact your family financially?
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