Why was June 10th chosen as the International Awareness Day for Kids of Incarcerated Parents? As you know June is the sixth month of the year. Research has shown that without support, children of incarcerated are approximately six times more likely to become in conflict with the law compared to children who don't experience this trauma. However, with your help, we can change this statistic. Why the 10th day? The majority of children lose their parent to prison before their 10th birthday. Many argue these years are some of the most impactful for a child's development; for our kids they are forced to face the ripple effects of parental incarceration while trying to establish security as well as develop fundamental emotional, social, and cognitive skills. So 6/10 represents two important reasons why: 1. We need to show compassion and care about the well-being of kids of incarcerated parents. 2. We need to improve access to supportive programming. 3. We need to raise awareness on the effects of parental incarceration. 4. You should show your support for the innocent children left behind by participating in #KIPAwarenessDay! There are several ways you can show your support for our kids on Saturday June 10th: 1. Show your Glow! Wear a bright colour to raise awareness that kids across the globe are affected by parental incarceration. Post how you showed your glow for our kids on social media! 2. Take Steps for the Kids Left Behind! Walk a mile, wherever you are on Saturday in support of our kids. Post your steps of support on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat. Nominate your friends to join in & take the #FEATMileChallenge for kids of incarcerated parents. 3. Start the Dialogue! Whether it be on social media or with your family, friends or colleagues start the conversation about kids of incarcerated parents and how you will support them. Be part of the change. Stand in unity and show your support to help end the stigma and build brighter futures for the innocent children left behind. <3 #KIPAwarenessDay2017 #WalkTalkShowyourGlow #BuildingBrighterFutures #AllChildrenMatter #27thletters #freefood #toronto #bbq #WeWin
