Advocacy & Community Engagement
Child protection, health equity, and systems that reduce harm during emergency care
Advocacy is framed here as part of clinical responsibility: making emergency care more just, more coordinated, and more supportive for children and families under stress.
Advocacy frame
Clinical responsibility, not a side project.
Public-facing role
Clearer guidance for families navigating urgent care decisions.
Systems goal
Emergency care that reduces harm and responds more justly.
Priority Areas
Advocacy themes rooted in practice and scholarship
The emphasis stays practical: how emergency systems care for children who are vulnerable, marginalized, or navigating trauma.
Trauma-informed, child-centered care for children who have experienced assault or abuse
Research-informed attention to racial disparities and inequities in pediatric emergency care
Public education that helps families navigate when and how to seek urgent care
Equity and Child Protection
Advocacy commitments
Advocacy here is not separate from clinical care. It is part of how care systems respond to children who are vulnerable, marginalized, or navigating trauma.
Dr. Johnson’s advocacy interests are closely tied to what children and families experience in emergency settings. That includes a sustained interest in child protection, trauma-informed care, and systems that support families after assault or other high-stress events without adding further harm.
It also includes ongoing attention to equity: how institutions recognize disparities, how teams respond to them, and how quality improvement can help ensure that every child receives high-quality acute care.
Public-Facing Education
When to bring your child to the emergency department
What families can expect during a pediatric emergency visit
How trauma-informed teams care for children after acute injury or assault
Professional Organizations
Leadership and community engagement through academic pediatrics
Current public-facing references emphasize professional leadership and scholarly engagement rather than speculative or private affiliations.
APPD Leadership
Association of Pediatric Program Directors Member-at-Large, 2023–2024.
PAS Visibility
Pediatric Academic Societies research presentations aligned with forensic pediatrics and health equity.