Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow, calls for “anew underground railroad" -- a network of families, faith communities, andorganizations dedicated to providing desperately needed support and love topeople at risk of incarceration, families with loved ones behind bars, andpeople returning home from prison. AVP, born out of the civil rights movementand with our 40 years of prison-based workshop experience, is being called to“get on board” this effort. Come discover and share how AVP can contribute: breakingbarriers; creating new relationships; empowering youth and teachers; aligningwith re-entry programs; enlisting youth and returning citizens on everycommunity facilitating team. PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS: *TheMay 22 Pre-Conference Workshop on Restorative Justice is filled. The Pre-Conference Workshops on Thursday and Friday carryout the theme of the conference, The New Underground Railroad. Thursday May 22. 9am - 4pm AVP One-Day Workshop:Restorative Justice Practices and AVP. Location: Temple University Facilitated by Barbara Toews, Restorative Justice practitioner, trainer and author, and Elizabeth Linehan, R.S.M., AVP facilitator at DOC Graterford Workshop fee = $50, includes lunch Firday May 23rd. 9am to 3pm. AVP Goes to School. Location: Temple University. A panel of Philadelphia teachers, high school students andAVP facilitators will share their learnings from the September 9-12, 2013beginnings of AVP. Workshopfee = $50 plus Temple University room and board charge if extended stayrequested. | Featured Plenary Speaker: J. Jondhi Harrell. a returningcitizen of 20 years incarceration, now CEO of The Center for Returning Citizensin Philadelphia, an outspoken advocate in Decarcerate PA, a MSW student atTemple University, and an AVP facilitator. Mr. Harrell will share hisremarkable experiences and vision as “conductor”.
LOCATION: Temple University, 1940Dormitory, 1940Liacouras Walk, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19122  ACCOMMODATIONS: Your choice is between a singleoccupancy room with a private bath, or double-occupancy room with a privatebath. Linens included. Meals starting Friday night through Monday lunch andall program are also included. Please indicate roommate preferences. Number ofsingles is limited. |
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