The Impact of Mass Incarceration on Youth

Nicole Klasey, Psy.D., & Nola Brantley

Training Description

Given the disproportion number of people of color in the prison population, it is important to understanding mass incarceration and how it impacts system involved youth. In this training we will talk about the historical context of mass incarceration, why mass incarceration exists, how it impacts system involved youth, and strategies to support system involved youth who have an incarcerated parent.

Learning Objective

• Participants will be able to define mass incarceration

• Participants will be able to describe two factors contributing to mass incarceration