POVERTY AND PRISON
Authors: Lee, G., Hughes, M.
Publication Date: 01/01/2026
Pages: 133-146
DOI: 10.4324/9781003638476-12
Abstract:This chapter explores the lived realities of poverty, violence, and incarceration through four interwoven narratives. It reflects on how deprivation shapes identity, fuels cycles of trauma, and drives young lives towards care systems and prison. From childhood hunger and domestic abuse to homelessness and addiction, the stories reveal a system that often fails those most in need. Yet, amid despair, moments of human connection and wraparound support emerge as lifelines—proof that recovery is possible when compassion overrides bureaucracy. These accounts challenge readers to confront uncomfortable truths: poverty isn't just an economic condition—it's a trap that demands courage to break.
Source: Scopus