Reducing the Impact of Parental Incarceration on Children, Families, and Communities: Surveying State Initiatives: Presenting Options and Solutions This initiative is coordinated by staff of the National Resource Center on Children and Families of the Incarcerated (NRCCFI), the Connecticut Children with Incarcerated Parents (CTCIP) Initiative, The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center, and The … Continue reading States Initiative…
Category: Policy Forum
Important New Report on Education by the Economic Policy Council: The discriminatory incarceration of African American parents makes an important contribution to the racial achievement gap. Educators concerned about closing this gap should make criminal justice reform a policy priority.
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NRCCFI Invites Everyone to Spread Ideas
NRCCFI would like to encourage everyone to continue to look for opportunities to spread the ideas that See Us Support Us began : Children with incarcerated parents are not one group-there are themes and variations in their lives; Honor their resilience-viewing them only through a lens of risk factors increases the stigma and shame they … Continue reading NRCCFI Invites Everyone to Spread Ideas…
Federal Officials Hear the Stories of Youth with Incarcerated Parents
In June, 2016 NRCCFI participated in the planning and implementation of a 2 day listening session with youth who have or have had incarcerated parents. The session was held in Washington DC and was the first time that youth with incarcerated parents were brought together from all parts of the US to not only discuss … Continue reading Federal Officials Hear the Stories of Youth with Incarcerated Parents…
Los Angeles Summit Will Explore the Latest Developments Regarding the Impact of Toxic Stress and Trauma on Children and Families of the Incarcerated
A Summit to explore the latest developments regarding the impact of toxic stress and trauma on children and families of the incarcerated and interventions and responses that promote their well-being. Expert speakers will include caregivers, youth and family members, scholars, law enforcement officials, and child welfare administrators. Read More.
The White House continues to focus on children of incarcerated parents!
On October 8th The White House convened a follow up to its 2013 “Champions of Change” event to look further at the unique obstacles faced by children of incarcerated parents. The event entitled Empowering Our Young People, and Stemming the Collateral Damage of Incarceration provided an opportunity for invited guests to hear updates on the … Continue reading The White House continues to focus on children of incarcerated parents!…