bcoip: reclaiming our identities
We are Sharon's Children
The common narrative of Black Children of Incarcerated Parents (BCOIP) revolves around negative outcomes and the perpetuation of stereotypes. The goal of this capstone project is to shift that narrative and focus on the resilience factors that mitigate the negative outcomes and amplify positive experiences throughout childhood and adulthood in spite of parental incarceration. In this way, social work practitioners can adapt new, more effective approaches to working with BCOIP to better support them at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
Overcoming Adversity
In September 2024, Tonisha Taylor was interviewed by Harness Magazine and shared her experiences as a BCOIP. Click the link below to read her inspiring story of strength and hope.
Arizona State University Presentation
Speaking Truth to Power
This anthology will be of great interest to social work practitioners, counselors, educators, and those interested in criminal justice reform. Additionally, the narratives shared can serve as a source of validation and inspiration for other BCOIP whose stories remain untold.