The Bill of Rights for Children of Incarcerated Parents:

  1. I have the right to be kept safe and informed at the time of my parent's arrest.

  2. I have the right to be heard when decisions are made about me.

  3. I have the right to be considered when decisions are made about my parent.

  4. I have the right to be well cared for in my parent's absence.

  5. I have the right to speak with, see and touch my parent.

  6. I have the right to support as I face my parent's incarceration.

  7. I have the right not to be judged, blamed or labeled because my parent is incarcerated.

  8. I have the right to a lifelong relationship with my parent.

*The work of the Marin Coalition is based on the SFCIP and the SF Bill of Rights for Children of Incarcerated Parents. www.sfcip.org

 
Photo of youth holding sign "I have the right to be heard"