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DC Project Connect
- Oct 30, 2023
- 3 min
The Aging People in Prison Human Rights Campaign Delegation will Include Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson
Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson, Delegate at the Inter American Commission's Human Rights 188TH Period of Sessions Public Hearing November 06, 2023.
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DC Project Connect
- Jun 27, 2023
- 1 min
Syracuse University Highlights Dr. Johnson
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DC Project Connect
- Apr 11, 2023
- 1 min
ASU Center for Child Well-Being
Conference dates: April 17th, April 24th, May 1st What is DCPC Doing? Dr. Hart-Johnson will moderate a panel on May 1st (check the...
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DC Project Connect
- Apr 11, 2023
- 1 min
Here's how to Help Children to Cope an Interview with Dr. Hart-Johnson and Ana Ivey, GoodRx
Written by Ana Gascon Ivey | Reviewed by India B. Gomez, PhD Published on April 4, 2023 -------------------------------- Link to the ...
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DC Project Connect
- Mar 24, 2023
- 4 min
Allow Children With Incarcerated to Call Their Parents Free of Charge: Senate Judiciary [SB234]
By Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson [Move the slider to 38:29 to listen to Dr. Hart-Johnson's testimony or listen to the entire session.] The ACT...
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DC Project Connect
- Feb 1, 2023
- 2 min
Carolyn, My Friend, Colleague, and Advocate Will be Missed
by Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson Carolyn Esparza (on the left), shown with conference attendees (right). On Friday morning, January 27, 2023, we...
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DC Project Connect
- Oct 31, 2022
- 1 min
Two Important Publications
The work that we do in relation to storybook creation is purposeful and intentional work.
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DC Project Connect
- Oct 14, 2022
- 1 min
Dr. Geoff Johnson Panelist: Strategic Advocacy Objectives for DC Jail
In light of the renewed activity regarding the development of a new jail facility for the District, Dr. Geoff Johnson was invited to...
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DC Project Connect
- Oct 14, 2022
- 1 min
Dr. Hart-Johnson Presents: NASTAD 2022 National HIV and Hepatitis Technical Assistance Meeting, DC
On October 13, 2022, Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson presented at the NASTAD conference. The session was well attended, with standing room only.
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DC Project Connect
- Oct 2, 2022
- 1 min
See Us Support Us
Do you know of any young people who are artistically talented and who also happen to have an incarcerated parent? If so, see below. Learn...
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DC Project Connect
- Sep 18, 2022
- 1 min
Capitol Hill: At The Fairview Picnic
What a great Saturday morning on Capitol Hill! We were able to give the residents of the Fairview Residential Reentry Center gifts and...
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DC Project Connect
- Sep 14, 2022
- 2 min
Capitol Hill Community Foundation Grant & DC Project Connect Sponsor Children's Books Distribution
A good story can help children develop self-identity, learn life lessons, travel to faraway places, and imagine a life beyond the current...
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DC Project Connect
- Sep 12, 2022
- 1 min
Sharing Insights at the 2022 International Prisoner Family Conference
Incarceration can take a toll on the entire family. The caregivers on the outside are tasked with a great deal of responsibility,...
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Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson
- Aug 23, 2022
- 2 min
Sticks and Stones: What's in a Name?
I have long believed that there is subliminal messaging in terms and labels that we use to describe others.
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DC Project Connect
- Aug 15, 2022
- 3 min
Storybooks, Wells of Hope, and Improving Child Outcomes
by Dr. Geoffrey Johnson Source: Wells of Hope. Children's identities are masked. Photo permission was granted by Francis Ssuubi. I met...
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DC Project Connect
- Aug 14, 2022
- 1 min
2022 International Conference
The IPFC will take place from October 19 through 21st. DC Project Connect will present research findings related to caregivers and...
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DC Project Connect
- Aug 9, 2022
- 3 min
DC Project Connect Receives Community Advocate Award
DC Project Connect receives the 2022 NRNRC Community Advocate Award DC Project Connect (DCPC), an NGO located in the United States, just...
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Dr. Geoffrey Johnson
- Aug 4, 2022
- 3 min
Technology Matters to Returning Citizens
DC Project Connect oftentimes receives requests for assistance from family members of the incarcerated
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Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson
- Jul 28, 2022
- 6 min
Explaining Parental Incarceration
Explaining the sudden disappearance of a parent can be quite challenging, especially when a parent is in jail or prison.
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