A Look Behind the Scenes: The Realities of Prisoner Reentry

1212 East Avenue,Sarasota FL 34239

19 October, 2023

Description

The 2023 Strong Voices season explores the daily realities of the reentry experience. When returning to the community after incarceration, life starts over. Returning citizens lose housing, employment, material belongings, and pro-social support systems during time spent in jail or prison. Thursday, March 16. "Reentry at Project 180" Current and former Project 180 residents will describe the everyday life of a returning citizen: the context of life prior to release, the hurdles they've overcome, what surprised them most, and what the future holds. Told sequentially by several residents, a multi-layered reentry story emerges. Thursday, October 19. "Criminal Justice Debt on the Road to Reentry"Professor Laura I. Appleman, PhD, discusses the myriad ways in which criminal justice costs--fees, fines, court costs, probation payments, mandatory classes, and non-payment penalties--overwhelmingly affect the reentering citizens and can lead to years of indebtedness. With heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsorsVerizonBeneva Flowers & PlantscapesWendy & Jim CoxPamela Gore Meade & Bob MeadeGulf Coast Community FoundationBarbara RichardsTo sponsor the 2023 season, please contact [email protected].