The Black Information Network's Esther Dillard won her second Gracies Award for an inspiring news feature spotlighting Daughters Beyond Incarceration (DBI) — a powerful non-profit organization based in Louisiana. DBI works to reconnect girls with their incarcerated parents, offering emotional support and mentorship to children impacted by mass incarceration.
This award-winning story captures the emotional journey of Dominique Johnson, the founder of DBI, and the life-changing impact the program has on children of incarcerated parents. Through weekend prison visits, educational workshops, and healing circles, DBI is helping young girls redefine their identity, rise above trauma, and thrive despite family incarceration.
From prison visitation rooms to graduation milestones, this feature explores how DBI fosters resilience, hope, and leadership in girls affected by the criminal justice system. Esther Dillard's storytelling sheds light on systemic challenges and the importance of prison reform and youth mentorship.
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