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‘Alternatives to Arresting Mothers’ Discussion Panel

January 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

An official Dreamweek event!

80% of incarcerated women are mothers who are the primary caregiver to minor children. This hybrid panel of three formerly incarcerated criminal legal system reformers and an allied mother-lawyer who is a reformer will discuss restorative justice for women as part of Dream Week 2023. Panelists include: Cynthia Simons, coordinator, Women’s Justice Coalition, Texas Center for Justice and Equity ; Lauren Johnson, Criminal Justice Outreach Coordinator, Texas ACLU; Laquita Garcia, Statewide Right-To-Justice Coordinator, Texas Organizing Project; and Shannon FitzPatrick, retired prosecutor and member, San Marcos UU Fellowship. Moderator: Dr. Cathy Marston, Executive Director of Free Battered Texas Women and member, First UU San Antonio.

Details

  • Date: January 20, 2023
  • Time:
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Venue

  • Sanctuary
  • 7150 W Interstate 10
    San Antonio, TX 78213 United States
  • Phone 210-344-4695