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The Unseen Tuition: Dignity in Supporting Incarcerated Families | The Human Impact
In this episode of The Human Impact, host Nichole Carragher explores the profound and often overlooked financial burdens faced by children of incarcerated parents. She introduces the concept of 'The Unseen Tuition,' arguing that sponsoring higher education for these young people is not merely an act of charity, but a critical intervention in intergenerational justice. The narrative moves beyond surface-level generosity to examine how the punitive costs of incarceration—such as expensive commissary fees, long-distance phone calls, and travel for visitation—create a 'tax on love' that drains…
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