What do full jails mean for prisoners’ children?

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Right now, Australia has the highest share of the population locked up in the nation’s history.

A new report released today by Dr Andrew Leigh, Shadow Assistant Minister for Treasury, reveals that even though crime rates are falling, Australian jails are fuller than ever. 

But how does this impact the 77,000 Australian children who have a parent behind bars?

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