In Our Voices: Lived Experiences of Mothers with Substance Use
Friday, Dec 20, 2019
Dr. Heather Howard and Dr. Marianna Colvin recently presented a PhotoVoice study which seeks to implement positive social change through the use of participants’ voices and documentary-style photographs. This particular PhotoVoice study hopes to shift maternal policy on substance use from punitive to more public health approaches.
The presentation included a panel discussion with women who used documentary photography to share their struggles with substance use while parenting and navigating dependency court. The discussion was guided by Dr. Howard and Dr. Colvin’s community-based research and the recent research article, “Mothers with Opioid Use Disorder: Moving Toward Justice, Wellness & Engagement” co-authored by Drs. Howard and Dr. Wendy Guastaferro. Featured speakers included Niki Tartal, Meagan Bailey and Miranda Duncan.
“I can’t thank Dr. Howard, Dr. Colvin, Niki, Meagan, and Miranda enough,” said a forensic social worker who works for the Office of Criminal Conflict and Regional Conflict 4th District. “Those three women shared so candidly and beautifully. The panel discussion just talked about the insights they took away from your session. The attorneys truly took so may issues that were spoken about to heart. Niki, Meagan, and Miranda did true advocacy work today.”
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