About this Event
Come join , and the for film screening of '' and a night of restorative storytelling and gathering as we explore what it means to heal on all sides of harm.
'' exposes the devastating impact untreated trauma has on individuals and communities through the powerful stories of survivors of violent crimes and prisoners incarcerated for M**der in San Quentin Pr*son. The prisoners and survivors come together and participate in the Victim Offender Education Group (VOEG)—an innovative restorative justice program enabling prisoners to discover how the trauma they’ve experienced contributed to their criminality and to understand the impact their crimes have on their victims. Together, the prisoners and survivors confront and expose the pain, shame, and rage caused by the extreme trauma they’ve experienced throughout their lives.
Along with the film screening, we will be hosting a panel featuring local and national leaders in the restorative justice movement:
- Anthony Wright, Collective Justice Fellow and HEAL Circle Alumnus
- Lupe Vidaurri, Collective Justice Co-Founder and HEAL Co-Director
- Michael Nelson, 'The Pr*son Within' Cast Member, Executive Director of Kid C.A.T., Restorative Justice Trainer/Facilitator
- Troy Williams, 'The Pr*son Within' Cinematographer, Executive Director of Restore Media, Restorative Justice Facilitator
- Moderated by Devon Adams , Collective Justice Co-Founder and Community Education Director
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact Ye Qing Jiang at [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Avenue South, Seattle, United States
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