Abolition From Within? On abolitionist possibilities within the criminal legal system

On abolishing Long Creek and promoting alternatives to youth incarceration. With Maine Youth Justice organizers Adan Abdi and Skye Gosselin. Moderated by Ali Ali (Artistic Director, Maine Inside Out; Advocacy Director, Maine Youth Justice; Member, Portland Racial Equity Steering Committee.  Le…

Remembering the antecedents of today’s abolitionist movement. With Daniel Minter, co-founder of Indigo Arts Alliance, Lydia Moland, Professor of Philosophy at Colby College, and Kate McMahon, National Museum of African American History and Culture. Moderated by Marcelle Medford, Professor of Sociol…

On alternatives to incarceration that focus on harm reduction rather than punishment. With Courtney Allen, Policy Director, Maine Recovery Advocacy Project and moderated by Winifred Tate, Professor of Anthropology, Colby College and Director, Maine Drug Policy Lab at Colby College.  Learn more…

With Joseph N. Jackson, Director, Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition (MPAC) and Director of Leadership Development, Maine Inside Out.  For more information about Jackson and these organizations, check out:  www.maineprisoneradvocacy.org www.maineinsideout.org