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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

Children of Imprisoned Parents: A Guide to Holistic Caregiver and Child Well-Being, McFarland Publishing, Inc. by 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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Conference dates: April 17th, April 24th, May 1st What is DCPC Doing? Dr. Hart-Johnson will moderate a panel on May 1st (check the...

Written by Ana Gascon Ivey | Reviewed by India B. Gomez, PhD Published on April 4, 2023 -------------------------------- Link to the ...

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...

by Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson Carolyn Esparza (on the left), shown with conference attendees (right). On Friday morning, January 27, 2023, we...

The work that we do in relation to storybook creation is purposeful and intentional work.

In light of the renewed activity regarding the development of a new jail facility for the District, Dr. Geoff Johnson was invited to...

On October 13, 2022, Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson presented at the NASTAD conference. The session was well attended, with standing room only.

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...

What a great Saturday morning on Capitol Hill! We were able to give the residents of the Fairview Residential Reentry Center gifts and...

A good story can help children develop self-identity, learn life lessons, travel to faraway places, and imagine a life beyond the current...

Incarceration can take a toll on the entire family. The caregivers on the outside are tasked with a great deal of responsibility,...

I have long believed that there is subliminal messaging in terms and labels that we use to describe others.

by Dr. Geoffrey Johnson Source: Wells of Hope. Children's identities are masked. Photo permission was granted by Francis Ssuubi. I met...

The IPFC will take place from October 19 through 21st. DC Project Connect will present research findings related to caregivers and...

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 oftentimes receives requests for assistance from family members of the incarcerated