Ex-offenders’ dependence on loved-ones creates financial hardship and debt for both parties.
Allison V. Smith For KERA
Marc Wilson stands outside the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building in downtown Dallas on Sept. 10, 2019. Much of the child support debt he racked up in prison has been reduced. But he's still far behind, and his relief is tempered by feelings of guilt.
From KERA:
Prison makes it nearly impossible to hold onto savings and earn money. But it’s a great place to take on debt.
Creditors don’t push pause while someone’s incarcerated. And because many people don’t have the money for lawyers or bail, those costs turn into debt owed to family and friends after release.
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