Children of Incarcerated Parents: Helping the Silent Victims
CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS:
HELPING THE SILENT VICTIMS
By Dr. Henrie M. Treadwell
When Katia Dukes was nine, her father was arrested for killing her mother and sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison. As her father was escorted from the courtroom, young Katia became another silent victim — a child with an incarcerated parent.
Authorities estimate that about 1.2 million inmates, men and women, have children struggling to cope outside the prison walls. Frequently, these children live in foster homes or with an un-incarcerated parent or relative facing severe financial and social strains.
Surrendering All
Surrendering All
By Kimberly Cash-Tate
“I am the Lord who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans…” (Genesis 15:7).
I used to think Abram didn’t have much to leave behind. I pictured him living in a tent in the middle of a desert when God called him. He could easily pick up and go. There wasn’t much happening in Ur anyway.
Boy, was I wrong.
BOOK REVIEW | Run, Jeremiah, Run
Run, Jeremiah, Run
by Mabel Elizabeth Singletary
Nine year old Jeremiah Jones is a born runner. He runs faster than most boys his age. Trouble is ever since his grandmother’s passing his running has been getting him in trouble. When he’s sad or stressed, he runs. His running helps him cope with the loss of Grandma Joanie and the prospect of never finding a ‘forever family.’ Running gets him thrown out of foster homes and expelled from school.
New Book for Teens from Michelle Stimpson
This month on Written Voices Blog, we will be highlighting authors who write for young adults or teens. Today, we are talking to Michelle Stimpson about her debut young adult novel, Trouble in My Way. Michelle is the author of Divas of Damascus Road, Boaz Brown and Good Stuff.
Michelle, describe yourself for our visitors.
I’m a wife and mother of two teens. I consider myself a full-time writer and part-time educator. Most of all, I love the Word of God and I love sharing what the Lord gives me to others through various means, including my online ministry website: www.womengrowinginchrist.com.
How do you find time to connect with God?
Most mornings, I get up and have private time alone with the Lord through Bible study and meditation. Connecting with God is a continual thing, I’m learning. It’s not just about the time we spend together in the morning. He wants to be in contact with us throughout the day, so I find myself stopping at several points and asking Him questions, praying for people, listening to what He has to say.
BOOK REVIEW | Talk to Me
Talk to Me
by Pat Simmons
In the novel Talk to Me by Pat Simmons, the author introduces readers to Noel Richardson, an independent, wealthy and spiritual businessman with strong family values. His only perceived setback, and to varying degrees, according to supporting characters Mackenzie and Valerie, is Noel’s inability to hear. The author intertwines themes of faith and equal opportunity as the main character deals with challenges of acceptance, societal inclusion and developing even keel relationships.
AOTM | Sherri Lewis | The List
Each month we will choose an “Author of the Month (AOTM).” The author’s latest and past book releases will be featured each Wednesday of the selected month. This month’s pick is Sherri Lewis. Her book, The List, was released March 1, 2009.
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