Council on the Children of Incarcerated Parents
Council on the Children of Incarcerated Parents
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August 27, 2025
Jolie V. Williamson joined leaders, advocates, and community partners for today’s meeting of the Council on Children of Incarcerated Parents. Together, we discussed strategies, shared insights, and planned actionable steps to support children and families affected by parental incarceration.
Your voice matters! Collaboration is key to creating stability, resilience, and opportunity for these children.
Council on the Children of Incarcerated Parents
Council on the Children of Incarcerated Parents
April 9, 2025, the Council on the Children of Incarcerated Parents and Caregivers (CIP) Council held its first meeting, launching efforts to support children and families affected by incarceration. Members discussed plans for a virtual graduation for the Parenting from Prison program, the development of a new curriculum to strengthen family bonds, and an informational resource booklet. The group also began shaping the Council’s goals and mission.
Pictured: Troy Hankton, Jolie V. Williamson, Renee Carthan, and Alfred Carter
Please see the CIP Legislation and the latest Annual Report below:
CIP Legislation- Act No. 284.pdfLCIP Bi-Annual Report (002).pdfCouncil on the Children of Incarcerated Parents
Council on the Children of Incarcerated Parents
2025 Members
Renee Carthan:
Three individuals, representative of the various regions of the state, whose parents or caregivers are or were incarcerated when the individuals were minors.
Naiya Jones:
Three individuals, representative of the various regions of the state, whose parents or caregivers are or were incarcerated when the individuals were minors.
Troynyah F. Hankton:
Three individuals, representative of the various regions of the state, whose parents or caregivers are or were incarcerated when the individuals were minors.
Troy Hankton:
One person who is a formerly incarcerated parent or caregiver.
? LDH Representative: Vacant
Terran Perry:
One representative of the Department of Education appointed by the superintendent or the representative's designee.
Jazzmine McDuffey:
One representative of the Department of Children and Family Services appointed by the secretary of the department or the representative's designee.
Alfred Carter:
The family liaison of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of juvenile justice, or the liaison's designee.
Jonathan Vinning:
One representative of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections appointed by the secretary or the representative's designee.
Tina Dennis Darensbourg:
One representative of the Louisiana Public Defender Board appointed by the state public defender or the representative's designee.
Penny Douciere:
One representative of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association appointed by the president of the association or the representative's designee.
Lauren Meher:
One representative of the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association appointed by the president of the association or the representative's designee.
Domnique Johnson:
One person representing and appointed by Daughters Beyond Incarceration.
Kim M. Robinson:
One person representing and appointed by Voice of the Experienced.
Marcus Patterson:
Three representatives shall be appointed by the governor.
Kevin Griffin:
Three representatives shall be appointed by the governor.
Lucinda Miles:
Three representatives shall be appointed by the governor.
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