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

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2. I have the right to be heard and considered, when decisions are made that impact my life.

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3. I have the right to be heard and considered, when decisions are made about the life of my incarcerated parent.

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4. I have the right to be kept safe and well cared for in my parent’s absence.

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5. I have the right to speak with, see, and have physical contact with my parent during their incarceration.

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6. I have the right to have all of my questions answered truthfully.

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7. I have the right to support, as I struggle with my parent’s incarceration.

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8. I have the right to not be judged, blamed, or labeled because of my parent’s incarceration.

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

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Originally proposed by San Francisco Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership, Revised 2005.
Revised by Genesis 5020 Foundation and the CIPC, 2013.