Events
What event takes place in October that DCPC members usually attend?
The International Prisoner Family Conference takes place in Dallas, TX each year. However, since the pandemic, the conference has been virtual.
Who on the Board is affiliated with the college (going to college or teaching at college?)
Allegra, Dr. Avon, Julie, Emily, & Tiffany.
What is the name of the article that includes Dr. Avon's Quotes and appears in GoodRX online magazine?
10 Ways to Help Children Who Have Incarcerated Parents, authored by Ana Ivey and India Gomez, Dr. Avon is a featured subject matter expert quoted:
Google: 10 Ways to Help Children Cope With Incarcerated Parents - GoodRx
Which Board members attended the Wave Festival held in DC in 2022?
Dr. Geoffrey Johnson
Allegra Pocinki
Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson
Name the original Board Executives (Officers)
Avon Hart-Johnson, Board Chair/President
Dr. Geoff Johnson, Board VP, Executive Director
Charles Hart, Treasurer
Rose Watkins, Secretary
What Virtual Event Took Place at DC Jail in 2021?
DCPC held a Reading Circle for 3 groups at the DC Jail. It was well received by staff and residents of the jail.
Who on the Board loves traveling?
This answer is tricky! Casandra loves to travel. Geoff has traveled the globe several times over! Vetta is in complete travel mode! Grace hops between the east coast and west coast all the time (LOL), and Charles can't wait until vacation hits to travel. Everyone on zoom has cabin fever! So this is a bonus!
What publication includes the word "Surviving"?
Surviving a Loved One's Incarceration by Dr. Geoff Johnson
Name the newest Board Member
Latasha Drax
How old is DCPC
Eight Years old next month (May 14, 2023)
What event takes place in December at the Fairview?
Christmas Party and Toy Drive/Coat Drive
Describe the DCPC logo.
The logo represents 3 hands over varying sizes-illustrating the complexity and composition of a family system. Hands also symbolize community and connectedness. Hands are a metaphor for outreach and helping others.
Name the book that describes a little girl's mom going to jail.
Baby Star Finds Happy, by Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson
Who on the Board has a flare for IT and creating flyers and templates (especially during advocacy team work)?
Actually, we have several people with talent in technology (Charles, Rose, Allegra, Grace, Dr. Avon). However, Allegra is the go-getter when it comes to working on advocacy teams and creating flyers and templates.
Name the Annual Event that Took Place at DC's Convention Center, where we mistakenly walked into a Q-Anon event.
The Congressional Black Caucus event took place every September. Dr. Geoff and Dr. Avon attended the author's exhibits. Casandra and Dr. Avon met Barrack Obama and Hillary Clinton there. Dr. Hart-Johnson presented on Congressman Danny Davis' reentry panel, and Charles served as a photographer for many years.
What DCPC event involved purses?
The Holiday Purse Drive. DCPC volunteers collected gently used designer purses and cross-body bags and filled them with all types of gifts for ladies at the Fairview.
During the pandemic, how did DCPC get refreshments and food to the halfway house life skills class
UBER Eats. We found a way to deliver the food while the residents were in isolation.
What publication describes Jamie going on a visit?
Jamie's Big Visit, by Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson. Written in 2017.
Name a DCPC Retreat Location
The first Retreat was at a Hotel in Maryland.
The second was Bethany Beach, DE.
What state was DCPC Incorporated?
DCPC was incorporated in Maryland and did business in DC.
Name an event that took place at an art gallery (hint: 2018).
DCPC Held a panel discussion and book launch in Feb. 2018. Rose, Charles, Casandra, and many volunteers from American University volunteered. This catered event and panel discussion was a bit hit with over 150 people in attendance.
What did DCPC give out as care kits during the Pandemic?
Hand sanitizer, masks, and instructions for vaccinations.
Name the Children's Book About a Boy's Dad being incarcerated. Hint: His name starts with "R"
Rocko's Guitar was authored by Dr. Geoff Johnson in 2020.
Name the last DCPC Treasurer.
Rose Watkins
Name the Board Secretary
Casandra Allen