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Connecting the WHOLE Body to the WHOLE Mission
Incarceration
Children's Books
Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family when a Loved One is Incarcerated
by Becky Birtha (Author), Maja Kastelic (Illustrator)
The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
Grandma Gracie and Toby: Caregiver Discussions About Parental Incarceration
by Dr. Geoffrey Johnson (Author), Luqman Khan (Illustrator)
Our Moms (Living with Incarcerated Parents)
by Q. Futrell (Author), Clarissa Ferguson (Illustrator)
Resources
National Benevolent Association supports a quality Prison and Jail Ministry
Supporting Children and Families Affected by Parental Incarceration
2015 Ecumenical Advocacy Days Resources
Surviving the Chaos: Dontae's Story: Children with Incarcerated Parents (Youth Book Series)
DC Project Connect
Incarceration Hurts. We Foster Healing
K.R.U.S.H. (Kids Rising Up through Support and Healing) was created for students who are dealing with parents/guardians/family members that are or have been incarcerated.
Rethinking Incarceration
Advocating for Justice That Restores by Dominique DuBois Gilliard
What a congregation for those impacted by incarceration can teach the church about welcoming all
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