Mothers In Charge :: Dorothy Johnson-Speight

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Dorothy Johnson-Speight, MHS, LPC - highly regarded leader, lauded conference workshop speaker, and guest television commentator is a clarion voice against the war to end senseless acts of violent crime. Her work, though rooted in the city Philadelphia, has led to national appearances and presentations across the United States and abroad.

A licensed family therapist, Dorothy has been a long time supporter for the rights of children and families over her distinguished career in victim advocacy. Following the tragic 2001 murder of her 24 year old son Khaaliq Jabbar Johnson over a parking space dispute. Ms. Johnson-Speight along with other grieving mothers founded the non-profit, Mothers In Charge, Inc., (MIC). MIC is a grassroots organization whose mission focuses on violence prevention through the education and intervention for children, young adults, families and community organizations. The organization’s mission is realized through

collaborative partnerships with school districts, youth and faith-based community organizations, while providing grief support to families affected by violence.

As Executive Director and Founder of Mothers In Charge, Ms. Johnson-Speight has received many recognitions and awards for her work in the community. She has previously received Philadelphia Magazine’s coveted “Best Philadelphian” Award as well as recognition during the Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary celebration as one of the “75 Greatest Living Philadelphians.” Under Dorothy’s leadership, numerous awards and recognitions of honor have been awarded to the organization including the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Director of Community Service Award, the Wells Fargo/Wachovia Community Service Award and the School District of Philadelphia Humanitarian Award.

A Native Philadelphian, Ms. Johnson-Speight received her Masters Degree in Human Services from Lincoln University and subsequently completed Immaculata University’s School Psychologist Certification Program. She has taken courses toward her Doctoral studies and continues to pursue other various educational training to remain an effective and empowering agent for change. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and is a frequent patron of the arts.

She currently resides in the Philadelphia area and takes pleasure in spending time with her daughter Markita and grandson little Khaaliq.