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Uprooting Carceral Psychology: Healing Justice
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September 25, 2021 – September 26, 2021
A Conference with a Purpose: Virtually hosted and focused on advocacy and exploring the intersection of abolition and decolonial psychology.
About this event
Conference will take place on Saturday, September 25th from 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday, September 26th from 10 AM - 4 PM.
Keynote speakers include:
- Cat Brooks, Justice Teams Network and Anti Police-Terror Project.
- Tierra Ellis, 2020 Fellow in the Youth Justice Institute within the National Juvenile Justice Network. Founder of Psyches of Color.
Keynote panels will discuss:
- The Chances of Survival Without Abolition - Moderated by Dr. La’Shawn Littrice
- The Palestinian Prisoner Experience - Moderated by Dr. Lara Sheehi
Presentations will discuss a range of topics regarding decolonial psychology and abolition, including:
- Police Abolition
- Alternative Mental Health Interventions
- Disability and Policing
- Healing Justice and Assessment within the Carceral System
- School to Prison Pipeline
- Rehabilitation and Re-Entry
- Social Justice Education and Public Collaboration
- Healing Arts