Tell Your Children The Truth About Incarceration With Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson

How do you tell a child that mommy or daddy is in prison? Julia Lazareck sits down with Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson, the author and Co-founder of DC Project Connect, who explains how parents or guardians can tell the truth about incarceration when talking to children. Dr. Avon points out the importance of understanding the adverse effects of incarceration and how adults can avoid further emotional and mental damage to children using resources such as children’s books and better communication. She also highlights how adults in the family can significantly affect how they can mold a child’s behavior, as children usually begin modeling behaviors exhibited by their parents. 

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