Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents Series

Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents: Addressing School-Based Bias and Stigma  

Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center with funding and support from the U.S Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention  

📅  Wednesday, January 8, 2025 |  3:00–4:00 p.m. ET

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Children of incarcerated parents often face unique challenges in school, including academic struggles and social-emotional difficulties. The trauma of being separated from a parent can deeply affect their well-being, causing stress and stigma not only for the children but also for their families and caregivers, including the caregivers in schools.  

This webinar will explore how schools and correctional facilities can better support children of incarcerated parents. We’ll discuss how educators can recognize and address their own implicit biases; create affirming spaces for children of incarcerated parents; and provide educational support for children, caregivers, and families of incarcerated parents.    

Speakers:  

• Dr. Rebecca Shlafer, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics 
• Dr. Erin McCauley, Associate Professor, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences 
• Tiana Smith, Senior Policy Analyst, Corrections and Reentry, CSG Justice Center   

Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents: School and School-Based Mental Health Collaboration

Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center with funding and support from the U.S Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention  

📅  Thursday, October 3, 2024 |  2:30–3:30 p.m. ET

Often, children of incarcerated parents are more likely to experience academic and social-emotional issues while in school than their peers who do not have incarcerated parents. These issues can cause stress and stigma for the child and family, including the caregiver. Separation from a parent can be traumatic for children, including children of an incarcerated parent. Incarcerated parents should have the ability to be part of their child’s educational experience. 

During this webinar, which is the first in a series, experts in youth mental health and well-being will provide correctional facilities and educational systems with strategies to diminish implicit biases; create affirming spaces; and learn how to support children, caregivers, and families of incarcerated parents. 

Speakers: 

• Dr. Whitney Hollins, Associate Professor, CUNY School of Professional Studies: Youth Studies Program 
• Anna Lynn, Mental Health Promotion Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Health: Child and Family Health Division 
• John Eshun, Mental Well-being Planner, Minnesota Department of Health: Child and Family Health Division 
• Tiana Smith, Senior Policy Analyst, Corrections and Reentry, CSG Justice Center