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Trauma-Focused Advocacy for Children with Incarcerated Parents
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in awareness and educational focus on trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). While this attention is essential, the rapid circulation of information through social media and digital platforms can sometimes lead to oversimplified or misleading portrayals of trauma—often packaged as memes, clickbait, or "quick-fix" solutions. This commodification risks minimizing the real and profound impact trauma has on children

DC Project Connect
Jul 75 min read
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Healing is About Purposeful Action
Children of Imprisoned Parents: A Guide to Holistic Caregiver and Child Well-Being, McFarland Publishing, Inc. by Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson...

DC Project Connect
Dec 12, 20235 min read
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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.

DC Project Connect
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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Syracuse University Highlights Dr. Johnson
--DC Project Connect see full alumni magazine: Syracuse Manuscript

DC Project Connect
Jun 27, 20231 min read
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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...

DC Project Connect
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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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 ...

DC Project Connect
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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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...

DC Project Connect
Mar 24, 20234 min read
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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...

DC Project Connect
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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Two Important Publications
The work that we do in relation to storybook creation is purposeful and intentional work.

DC Project Connect
Oct 31, 20221 min read
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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...

DC Project Connect
Oct 14, 20221 min read
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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.

DC Project Connect
Oct 14, 20221 min read
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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...

DC Project Connect
Oct 2, 20221 min read
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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...

DC Project Connect
Sep 18, 20221 min read
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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...

DC Project Connect
Sep 14, 20222 min read
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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,...

DC Project Connect
Sep 12, 20221 min read
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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.

Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson
Aug 23, 20222 min read
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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...

DC Project Connect
Aug 15, 20223 min read
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2022 International Conference
The IPFC will take place from October 19 through 21st. DC Project Connect will present research findings related to caregivers and...

DC Project Connect
Aug 14, 20221 min read
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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...

DC Project Connect
Aug 9, 20223 min read
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Technology Matters to Returning Citizens
DC Project Connect oftentimes receives requests for assistance from family members of the incarcerated
Dr. Geoffrey Johnson
Aug 4, 20223 min read
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