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Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents in School (Webinar)

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Online
This webinar will focus on the needs of children who have a parent who is incarcerated. The presenters will concentrate on how schools and school personnel can support the child, his/her caregiver and parent in a positive manner.

During this webinar, the presenters will:
- Highlight national data on students impacted by incarceration and dispel multiple myths;
- Identify prominent frameworks, practices and strategies;
- Describe the kinds of supports and services children with incarcerated parents can benefit from;
- Provide an opportunity to hear from a child and parent perspective;
- Discuss next steps and an upcoming follow-up web-based discussion.

Date Created: February 3, 2021