Daughters Beyond Incarceration to Attend Southern Black Girls Conference in Atlanta

ATLANTA— Daughters Beyond Incarceration (DBI), a Louisiana-based non-profit committed to supporting children impacted by parental incarceration, has announced that its mentees will be attending the much-anticipated Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium–Black Girls Dream Conference in Atlanta.

This sought-after event, happening on June 7-8, would host a robust audience of girls aged 12 and up, undergoing an invigorating two-day journey of sharing valuable experiences and learning new skills. DBI’s participation aims to not only broaden the organization’s reach but significantly spotlight the brilliance and resilience of its mentees.

Amplification of Youth Voices

DBI mentees will seize the stage at the conference, shedding light on efficient ways adults can better support young people. They will share their experiences and insights with their peers regarding how parental incarceration influences their daily lives.

This is the second year DBI mentees will lead enlightening discussions premised on their lived experiences during two insightful conference sessions. The session titled: “Transformative Justice: Building Supportive Systems for Black Girls with Incarcerated Parents” is planned to open a candid discourse on navigating the intricate terrain of familial incarceration and the ripple effects it has on the girls’ lives.

In a DBI workshop named “The Innovation Begins with Us”, the girls will be empowered with knowledge and confidence to advocate for social change and equity within their communities. This will further emphasize the power of youth-led advocacy and its potential to bring about substantial policy changes.

DBI’s Impacts

In the previous year, DBI played a pivotal role in passing a law in Louisiana allowing incarcerated parents to attend their child’s graduation virtually. Building on this, DBI’s policy fellows were successful in influencing an amendment to the law this year that compels the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to allow incarcerated parents to virtually participate in their children’s educational events such as award ceremonies and parent-teacher meetings.

This legislative amendment expands the scope of parental involvement for over 94,000 children in Louisiana. With this, children like Jones and many others will experience the benefits of parental presence in their significant life events.

Contact Information:

For more information about Daughters Beyond Incarceration and their participation in the conference, please reach out to Casey F. McGee at proclaimprgroup@gmai.com or call (504) 810-3565.