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Dialogue: Voices of Incarceration 

Part of the NPS Alcatraz Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series
Saturday, 7/13/2024
2:00 - 3:30
Learning Studio - 5th Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Hear from formerly incarcerated individuals who share their firsthand experiences of incarceration.

The National Park Service’s Alcatraz Island Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series aims to foster meaningful dialogue and empathy in our community by lifting up and highlighting the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons. The National Park Service believes in parks as platforms for dialogue, and Alcatraz Island, being one of the only NPS sites that interprets mass incarceration, works directly with people who have been affected in order to give them a platform to showcase their stories.

Featuring Andrew Winn a distinguished leader at the intersection of environmental and criminal justice, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Insight Garden Program. As a formerly incarcerated individual, Andrew brings a unique perspective to his work, emphasizing the transformative power of horticultural therapy within prison settings and holistic reentry support. His commitment extends to higher education, where he played a pivotal role in building and developing the Underground Scholars Initiative at UCLA and Project Rebound at Sacramento State University. Andrew is recognized for his expertise in addressing the challenges faced by individuals impacted by the criminal justice system while actively contributing to meaningful policy changes.

 

Connect: 

National Park Service Alcatraz - Website

Summer Stride

Summer Stride is the Library's annual summer learning, reading and exploration program for all ages and abilities. Read and learn with the Library all summer long.

Jail and Reentry Services (JARS)

Learn about and increase your awareness of issues related to jail, prison, incarceration and reentry resources. Find out more about our services: sfpl.org/services/jail-and-reentry-services.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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The views and opinions expressed in programs presented by groups unaffiliated with SFPL do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SFPL or the City.