Reflecting on watching #ForBlackBoys last night and this research with Dr Ron Dodzro firmly articulated that we cannot leave these young Black boys/men to cope alone with trauma-inducing realities in their lives…

I went to see For Black Boys for the 2nd time yesterday. This show is one of the most gripping, emotionally provoking shows I have watched in a long time. After the show I was left feeling drained emotionally and spiritually. The themes speak to the everyday traumatic experiences…

I’m still processing too, he’s come a long way from the early days Partisan; encouraging the research via Dr Ron Dodzro - seeking ways to help young Black boys heal from violence/trauma and process stress, anxiety, loss, and other weights they still carry on their shoulders. 💙

Last night I attended a wonderful gala hosted by Global Fund for Children for their 30th anniversary with OfficialJenniSteele & Ebinehita Iyere for the work being done with Juvenis! Three decades of dedication to advancing the rights of children and youth worldwide is truly inspiring. It was an…

About last night, The Global Fund for Children Gala… #OneWorldOneChildhood 💙

Nathaniel Martin BMX Coaching Winston Goode Juvenis Dr Ron Dodzro AYJ Proper recommend the latter podcast with Winston Goode Dr Ron Dodzro Juvenis on AYJ
Clarity, wisdom and youth work being captured!

Make sure you follow Juvenis and POWER THE FIGHT for more insight into both reports… #Trauma #Violence #Racism #Safeguarding

Just finished listening to this. A very insightful & thought provoking conversation. It had to be something special to get Winston Goode on it.

Listening to this is a mad privilege!
Blessings on your work, front line and research. Come on, keep it coming brothers.
#PeerViolence #Intersectionality #Racism #Police #YouthWork #Money

“If services were to view police violence as a traumatic stressor, this could support the detection of PTSD symptoms and trauma responses occurring from police interactions.” via #TheLifeOfATopBoy Dr Ron Dodzro

I love this! Waking up to see me and Juvenis getting a feature in KIJIJI, the newsletter for Black safeguarding professionals. Onwards and upwards 🎉🎊🍾

#Juvenis #blackprofessionals #safeguarding #research #trauma #ptsd #violence

I was given the amazing opportunity to be on a podcast with AYJ and Juvenis with 2 of the young men from my research. The Life of a Top Boy was about reframing the narratives that exist around young Black men who have experienced community violence. It allowed me to centre…

“We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other.' 🖤

I had the amazing opportunity to be part of something bigger than me. A professional networking event to meet Black academics and practitioners at various different stages of their careers at…

3rd the🏆superb BiPP Network networking event for Black people in psychology & psychiatry. Met many inspirational people, lots of powerful take home messages. Valued hearing from Lade Smith CBE Royal College of Psychiatrists president & Dr Ron Dodzro author of ‘the life of a Top Boy’ shorturl.at/bwxHO

BiPP Network Association of Black Psychiatrists, UK (ABP-UK)
Next up is Dr Ron Dodzro the Homie We need to work together. Let’s make this happen Lade Smith CBE

'The Life of a Top Boy' report is a must read if you haven't already! It was developed by Winston Goode Juvenis, Dr Ron Dodzro and young Black men who had experienced violence in the community.

Catch them both and 2 of the young men on this AYJ podcast 👇

This is a must listen!

Winston Goode (who I never thought I'd catch on a podcast!), Dr Ron Dodzro and 2 young people speaking about 'The Life of a Top Boy' report, and the realities of being young, Black and growing up in ends.

Check out the wew podcast episode about the research with Juvenis and Dr Ron Dodzro… #TheLifeOfATopBoy