Life After Incarceration: A Simulation

769 Washington Street,Stoughton MA 02072

19 July, 2021

Description

Join us for an interactive simulation of life after release from prison. Learn how to better support people from folks who have been there. Life After Incarceration: A Simulation is a Wild Ivy Social Justice event in collaboration with Formerly, Inc. This is an interactive simulation of the chaos and challenges facing people immediately after release from prison. It is intended to bring awareness of compounding issues that make reestablishing life difficult in the short and longer term, and the stacked relationship to 'rehabilitation' that this approach to release reveals. The intention of this simulation is to bring these obstacles into awareness for people or organizations seeking to better support persons who have been formerly incarcerated. Through this active and interactive workshop, you will: Gain a better understanding how the long-lasting effects of incarceration can play out in one’s life.Recognize numerous barriers returning citizens face upon release.Build relationships for clear communication about issues related to reentry, trauma, race, addiction, incarceration, and mental health.The trainer and lead of this simulation is Daryl McGraw, CEO of Formerly, Inc. Daryl does not only hold first-hand experience with recovering life after being incarcerated, but has shared this wisdom and experience as a former Program Director for the Yale University Department of Psychiatry; serving as the Director of the Office of Recovery Community Affairs for the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; and acquiring state certifications as an Addictions Counselor, Recovery Support Specialist, and a Criminal Justice Professional. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management and Leadership, both from Springfield College. Daryl also has experience in the areas of policy development, contract management and project coordination, as well as collaborating with grassroots peer-advocacy agencies and the CT Department of Corrections. Mr. McGraw is a community organizer, activist and philanthropist. He serves on several boards involving re-entry and criminal justice reform in the state of Connecticut. He consults with law enforcement, universities, policy makers, behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities who are looking to expand their knowledge and expertise in the area of criminal justice reform. The Wild Ivy Social Justice Network seeks to increase voice, choice, access, and personal and collective power for those who experience life interrupting emotional distress and other challenges, and who’ve faced additional barriers due to marginalization. Wild Ivy seeks to accomplish these goals through building bridges, raising awareness, and intentionally seeking to undo racism, ableism, heterosexism, transphobia, and other forms of systemic oppression. To this end, the Wild Ivy Social Justice Network has been envisioned as a grassroots, focused response to the differences in access, care, needs, and unequal burden of harm experienced by some of our most marginalized and underrepresented communities in Massachusetts.