Orange is the New Black: The Modern Day Fight Against Mass Incarceration
SITE OBJECTIVE
Gain insight into the various factors that contribute to mass incarceration, as well as how incarceration impacts the education system, healthcare, and socioeconomic status of community members.
Explore the barriers that individuals face within the justice system, the systemic causes for mass incarceration, and the obstacles that the surrounding community experiences as a result of incarceration.
Gain insight into the harm reduction techniques that have been employed in the Bay Area.
LOGISTICS
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Site Topic: Mass incarceration
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Site Leaders: Aedra Li & Niki Golchini
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Location: San Quentin, California
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Cost: $60 - $150
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Dates: Saturday, March 25 - Saturday, March 29
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Planning to take: 10 Participants
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Community Partners:
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TBD
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Transportation: Amtrak, public transportation
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Housing: TBD
*Logistics are tentative and subject to change.
SITE LEADERS' MESSAGE
This spring break, we are taking a trip to the San Quentin Prison and Bay Area where we will be learning about the challlenges currently and formerly incarcerated individuals face as how their surrouding communites are affected. We will learn about the ways in which local oranizations in the Bay Area are currently combatting the negative effects of incarceration and reducing incarceration rates through preventative measures. This is great opportunity to learn the history of mass incarceration and provide service to those that have been affected by the criminal justice system!
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