We want to bring to your attention the important line-up of mass incarceration related events for Spring ’15. We welcome your submission of others. – Jeff
The Institute from Women, Religion and Globalization at our alma mater, Union Theological Seminary presents: Fifth Annual Judith Davidson Moyers Women of Spirit Lecture featuring author, advocate, and civil rights lawyer, Michelle Alexander. Alexander is the author of the best selling book The New Jim Crow. Registration is required. RSVP to kmcgee@uts.columbia.edu or call (212) 280-1590.
Nell Bernstein, Author of Burning Down The House, Mark Twain Museum, Hartford, Mar. 5, 2015
Award-winning journalist Nell Bernstein will be interviewed by WNPR’s John Dankosky for a conversation that explores this controversial issue and discusses alternative community programs that support the child and their family. Tickets are $20 which includes a light supper reception from 5:30 p.m. Sponsored with Community Partners in Action and the Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance. Click image for more info.
Presented by the Bridgeport Reentry Collaborative at Housatonic Community College. Click image for more info.
Children Of Incarcerated Parents Conference, East Hartford, CT, Fri., April 24, 2015
2015 Reach Healthy Kids Conference, Conference Topic, “Sounding the Siren for Children with Incarcerated Parents: Pulling Together to Break the Cycle of Generational Incarceration.” Sponsored by REACH Training Healthy Children Initiative and East Hartford Youth Services. Rev. Jeff Grant is honored to be Keynote Speaker. Click image for more information.
The topic for this year’s Faith Behind Bars & Beyond conference is “Re-Entry and Reunion: Adjusting to Coming Home.” This year’s Keynote Speaker is Connecticut Commissioner of Corrections Scott Semple. We were the lead-off speaker at last year’s conference and found it to be a fulfilling event. This year’s conference promises to be an important and informative day.
Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine” & A White-Collar Panel in Greenwich, Sat., May 2, 2015, 4-7 pm
Christ Church Greenwich and the Progressive Prison Project/Innocent Spouse & Children Project will co-host a screening of Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine,” followed by a panel of persons convicted of white-collar crimes and their families (the first time in history). A discussion about compassion & empathy toward people in our community. We are in the process of selecting panelists who will reveal their authentic struggles and successes, and be prepared to answer all your questions. Click image for more information.
Danny Glover in Bridgeport. Presented By Family ReEntry, Weds., May 6, 2015, 7 pm
Family ReEntry’s presents Mass Incarceration & Racial Disparity, Featuring Acclaimed Actor & Leading Social Activist, Danny Glover. Danny will be interviewed by Connecticut’s own WNPR radio host & commentator, Colin McEnroe. Rev. Jeff Grant will serve as Host & emcee. There will also be a panel of notable CT criminal justice experts and a media presentation. Weds. May 6, 2015, 7 pm, The Klein, Bridgeport, CT. For sponsor packet & info, contact Jeffrey Earls, jeffreyearls@familyreentry.org, (203) 290-0865. Click image for short video.
Hudson Link/Mercy College Graduation, Sing Sing Correctional Facility, June 3, 2015
Lynn and I are honored to be attending the graduation ceremony of inmates who have completed their college degrees behind bars! Click image for more info.