Overview
This program will explore the human cost of incarceration, paying particular attention to the rising number of incarcerated women in the United States. This casual networking forum will commence with presentations from Prof. Andrea Armstrong and Dr. Megan Comfort.
These presentations will focus on the constitutional dimensions of prisons and jails, and the effects of incarceration on individuals, families, and communities.
Participants will also have the opportunity to join in a breakout room, discuss their current research, and share ideas for future academic research or public-facing work.
This event will take place on May 1, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, and will be hosted via Zoom. Apply now!
Speakers
- Andrea Armstrong, Loyola University New Orleans
- Megan Comfort, Research Triangle Institute
Schedule
*All times are listed in Eastern Time
Wednesday, May 1
4:30 PM | Opening Remarks
4:35 PM | Presentation from Professor Armstrong
4:50 PM | Presentation from Dr. Comfort
5:05 PM | Breakout Room Discussions
5:55 PM | Closing Remarks
6:00 PM | End of Program