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The Garrison & Friends Project is
fiscally sponsored by
Texas Prisons Community Advocates
The Garrison & Friends Project was developed to address the issues of incarceration that affect children. Children who must navigate the prison world face difficulties that other children do not. The first book in the Garrison & Friends series, Garrison's Visitation Day, addresses how to talk to children about incarceration in age-appropriate ways. The second Garrison & Friends book, Alex's Courage, focuses on sadness, anger, and isolation. Through the work of the Garrison & Friends Project and the books that it develops, we will support all adults who interact with the children of incarcerated people so that they are better equipped to assist them in their growth.
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, "At year end 2021, the imprisonment rate was 350 sentenced prisoners per 100,000 U.S. residents, down 2% from yearend 2020 and 29% from yearend 2011." That means there are a lot of affected children. Every person involved with children knows that each child is different, and what works for one may not work for the next. The Garrison & Friends Project is grateful for the assistance and partnership of Mrs. Julianna Perez, LCSW, LCDC, and for her invaluable advice and instruction gained from her 30 years of service to incarcerated people and their families in Bexar county.
Hello! Are you here for the Hidden Spaces art exhibit?
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The Garrison & Friends Project loves that we can share art and literature created by incarcerated artisans. The video below is of an exhibit by Jim Guevara that has toured events with Texas Prisons Community Advocates this summer. It shows the daily life of incarcerated people in all the ways that their lives are the same and different than ours. When you finish watching, click on the buttons below the video to see more art and literature by talented artisans.
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Alex's Courage addresses the issues of sadness, anger, and isolation, which are common emotions felt by children who experience the incarceration of a parent. Alex doesn't know how to process his complex emotions and with the help of his friend Garrison and a visit to his mother at the prison, Alex learns a valuable lesson and realizes how blessed he is to have friends and a support system during difficult times.
Mrs. Juliana Perez has compiled a resource list for the benefit of those working with and supporting children of incarcerated people. Click below to learn more.
Click here to see other children's books
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