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Incarceration

Far more men are incarcerated than are women. Since most incarcerated men have families, when a man is incarcerated, there can be repercussions not only for himself, but also for his children and his spouse or partner.

However, not all families are affected by incarceration in the same way. The implications of incarceration vary by the incarcerated individual's gender, race/ethnicity, age, and the geographical region in which he lives. Read More… (PDF - 127 KB)

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Actively involved fathers are a positive force in the lives of their children. As a result involved fathers have a positive impact on the community as a whole. The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) provides relevant information on fatherhood issues, and a variety of important issues that impact not only fatherhood programs, but over-all community well-being.

The research, statistics, and program information, as well as extensive library resources provided through the NRFC are a sound basis for research regarding current policies and future policies involving Responsible Fatherhood, Healthy Marriage, and other social services.

Information Resources from the Online Library on:

Topics for Policymakers

Federal Rules & Policies - Information and directives on federal rules and policies.
State Initiatives - Information on what state can do with examples of State-wide Responsible Fatherhood Initiatives.
Local Initiatives - Information in what local policymakers can do in their communities to support Responsible Fatherhood.
Other Resources - Other information on how policymakers at many levels can support Responsible Fatherhood.