Former PACEs Connection employees Dana Brown (L) with Vincent Felitti, MD, co-author of the 1998 Adverse Childhood Experiences study, and Carey Sipp (R) in San Diego in January, 2024. The last few months have been quite challenging, but we pushed, persevered, and didn’t give up hope. The “we” is Carey Sipp and Dana Brown. We were long-time staff members of PACEs Connection determined to reinstate the website and the resources and information we provide to communities after the platform went...

It is disheartening to observe the casual usage of phrases like “That’s fatherless behavior” as insults on social media, further perpetuating stereotypes and stigmatizing individuals who have grown up without paternal guidance. By exploring the real impact of absent fathers, we hope to foster understanding, empathy, and support for those affected, while promoting a more inclusive and compassionate society. It’s been shown that fathers who are highly involved in their children’s lives can...

It is disheartening to observe the casual usage of phrases like “That’s fatherless behavior” as insults on social media, further perpetuating stereotypes and stigmatizing individuals who have grown up without paternal guidance. By exploring the real impact of absent fathers, we hope to foster understanding, empathy, and support for those affected, while promoting a more inclusive and compassionate society. It’s been shown that fathers who are highly involved in their children’s lives can...

The year 2024 has been marked by distressing reports of violence and its widespread impact. This issue affects individuals of all ages, from the youngest to the oldest. In Kenya, gender-based violence (GBV) has emerged as a pressing concern, touching every aspect of society—whether as direct victims, survivors, or those providing support. But what is GBV, and what factors contribute to its prevalence in our communities? Understanding Gender-Based Violence GBV refers to any actions that...