The Justice Studies Institute at St. Thomas Aquinas College works to advance interdisciplinary examination and collaboration on justice-based issues at the College and within the broader community. Housed in the School of Arts and Social Sciences, the Justice Studies Institute brings together a diverse mix of faculty to foster critical dialogue.
A detailed schedule can be found below. Register here for one or all three virtual events.
Part 1: The Experience: What is it like to be a Formerly Incarcerated Student?
Meet students Eldredge Blalock and Jose Fitzgerald who will give a first-hand account on the transition from college while incarcerated to joining a college campus post incarceration.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 | 6:30 PM | Zoom
Part 2: The Challenges of Re-Entry During a Pandemic: A Panel Discussion
Hear from leading activists in Rockland and Westchester County who work to improve the re-entry process and make connections between incarceration and higher education. Panelists include: Sean Pica (Hudson Link), Nicole Prais (Bridges), and Tarik Greene (OWDS and Activist for Returned Citizens)
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 6:00 PM | Zoom
Part 3: Educating Incarcerated Students: Lessons from Teaching at Sullivan
Hear from St. Thomas Aquinas College faculty with first-hand experience teaching at Sullivan Correctional Facility with Hudson Link.
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 6:00 PM | Zoom
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