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September 9-10, 2016
Oakland, California
The public discourse is filled with talk about ending mass incarceration by elected officials, academics, correctional officials, and funders. Formerly Incarcerated & Convicted Peoples & Families Movement hosts a national conference September 9-10 in Oakland, Ca to strengthen the voices of formerly incarcerated people and families. Following several regional meetings around the country, this national conference will allow attendees to explore best practices and see what is being done across the country. Participants encouraged to join for networking, sharing of resources, tabling and organizing opportunities, and we guarantee that you will meet some of the most interesting activists and others.
Those encouraged to attend: service providers, allies, foundations, and government officials to attend.
FICPFM is a group of national organiziations comprised of & led by formerly incarcerated people dedicated to ending mass incarceration, restoring our rights, & removing the barriers to employment, housing, & education.
A limited number of Registration Scholarships & Subsidies for lodging, transportation & meals are available to formerly incarcerated people and/or family members. To apply please submit this short application before July 15 & an organizer will contact you soon. Those who qualify will receive a CODE for a Scholarship ticket.
For more information contact:
Aaliyah Muhammad
All of Us or None
(844) 953-8368 (Toll Free)
aaliyah@prisonerswithchildren.org