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Johnnetta McSwain-Clay, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty Field Liaison off Site Supervisor
Clark Atlanta University
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United States
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Johnnetta McSwain, Ph.D., MSW, from the mean streets of Birmingham, Alabama and from GED to Ph.D., Johnnetta McSwain, beat the odds. She is the recipient of the Emmy Award winning documentary, “The Road Beyond Abuse”, expert in Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Sexual Violence (SV), published author, “Rising Above the Scars”, Victim Empowerment Specialist, Adjunct Seminar Instructor and Field Liaison at Clark Atlanta University (CAU) Whitney M. Young, Jr., School of Social Work, Coach, Program Development/workshop facilitator. She is an International Speaker extraordinaire who tells it like it is with wit, charm, and wisdom. Wearing her fabulous stilettos, she aids to empower and inspire individuals to move from hopelessness to hope by becoming of aware of their cycles that impede their life and take action to break them to reach their fullest potential in their life.

Born to an alcoholic mother and an absent father, the odds were unceremoniously stacked against her even as she drew her first breath. By the innocent age of five, she was viciously raped and incessantly battered by her three uncles while in the custody of her grandparents.

The all too real horror of Johnnetta’s formative years was not just her reality. Her slightly older sister and male cousin were also made to bear ruthless physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. As young, vulnerable children, they were bound, beaten, choked, threatened and forced to perform horrific sex acts by their uncles. At the tender age of eight, when most little girls can enjoy carefree security within the sanctuary of their homes, Johnnetta had contracted syphilis in hers.

The constant ravaging of Johnnetta’s body and mind served as a daily reminder that she was not wanted and not loved. Never allowed the liberty to make the missteps that often characterize adolescence, she was forced to sit outside stripped bare in the cold elements of the winter night. This was Johnnetta’s punishment for wetting the bed and resulted in a severe case of pneumonia.

As she entered her teen years, her victimization continued, now perpetrated against her by the men her mother brought home. In the absence of the love and guidance that every child has the right to enjoy, Johnnetta began shoplifting at twelve years old and eventually dropped out of high school at seventeen. By nineteen years old, she had given birth to her first son, applied for housing assistance, food stamps/ welfare; continuing in the warped tradition of her family. In the harsh world of the streets, she was introduced to drug dealers and started dealing drugs. At twenty-six, she bore her second son. In 2002, age 32, she packed up her house, rented the largest truck and drove to Georgia twice in one night. In 2003, at age 33, she entered college and 2015, she was the first doctor in her family, breaking every generational curse. Her objective is to empower victims of abuse, in order to transition from victim to victor.

Current position (3)

Adjunct Faculty Field Liaison off Site Supervisor

Clark Atlanta University

International Keynote Empowerment Speaker

Breaking the Cycle, Beating the Odds

Trainings, workshops, conferences, presentations

Breaking the Cycle, Beating the Odds

Degrees (3)
Ph.D. Social Work Policy and Administration
Clark Atlanta University
2010 to 2015
Social Work Health/Mental Health MSW
Clark Atlanta University
2006 to 2008
Comunication Media/ BS
Kennesaw State University
2003 to 2006

Presentations

Past talks (4)
Rising Above the Scars; One Child’s Nightmare of Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse and Self-Destruction
American Council for School Social Work (ACSSW); Annual Conference: Standing Up for Children’s Mental Health in Schools,
Tulane University School of Social Work, New Orleans,
2015
Breaking the Cycle, Beating the Odds, 12 Step Self Awareness Model (SAM),
The Children’s Healing Institute 12th Annual Turn On the Light Annual Conference: South Florida Conference on Child Abuse & Neglect
Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Florida
2015
“Failure is Not an Option: The Five Attributes to Reaching Your Fullest Potential in Life”,
ScholarCon: Dare-Dream-Discover: Spark Session Presenter at ScholarCon
Gaylord Hotel and Resort Center Kissimee Fl
2014
Breaking the Cycle, Beating the Odds (BCBO) 12 Step Self Awareness Model (SAM) workshop and training and “What’s Your Plan”?
National Symposium on Child Abuse Conference, 30th Annual Conference,
Huntsville, Al
2014
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Books & Articles (8)

Yes you Can!
Rising Above the Scars
Pregnancy Awareness month
NCCP Child Abuse Awareness Programme, (April 15, 2014)
The Examiner (January 26, 2014), “Georgia child abuse victim interview: 'The Road Beyond Abuse' discussed”,
The Examiner (January 11, 2014), “Child abuse in the news: One abuse victim escapes her personal hell, one doesn't”,
The Examiner (December 22, 2013), “Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly, writer Alisha Harris and 'Rising Above the Scars'
The National Commission on Crime Prevention (NCCP) will host a child abuse awareness programme with three days of activities under the theme “HEAR THE CHILDREN!”

Expertise (31)

Education
Social & Political
Living on purpose Breaking negative cycles forgiveness Trauma Recovery Child Sexual abuse Sexual abuse Self-empowerment Women Empowerment women and leadership Program Development Coach training Professional Mentoring Coaching and Development Coaching Mentoring College Speaking Conference Speaking Addiction Fear Keynote speaking Motivational speaker Adult Education College Education loving yourself Domestic violence child abuse and neglect empowering girls school girls Bringing your vision to reality

Awards & certifications (6)

• Achievement of life story recognized in the EMMY Award winning, documentary, “The Road Beyond Abuse”
Emmy
2010
Ruby Award
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF ATLANTA
2011
Phenomenal Woman Award
Siegel Institute For Leadership Ethics & Character, Kennesaw State University,
2009
Passing The Torch Ceremony
Clark Atlanta university
2014
Opening Plenary Speaker Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference
Jackson State University College of Public Service School of Social Work
2013
Breaking the Cycle
Saving Our Children and Families, Inc Purple Warrior 6K Walk
2011
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Why choose me? 

As a victor of child sexual abuse; I was born to give others permission to heal

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