~Frank Talk Panel Discussion Series~ Arrested Development: Prison vs. Education, Who’s Footing the Bill?
Friday, November 20th @ 7:00 p.m.
FRANK TALK ART, BISTRO & BOOKS
163 Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank, NJ
• 95% of those incarcerated will be released
• $1.2 billion/yr. on corrections with a 67% re-arrested within 3 years of release (costing $39k/inmate)
• People of color comprise just 28% of the population but account for 83% of the prison population
• The average person in NJ prisons functions at grade 6th reading level and grade 5th math level; only 2% of corrections budget is spent on educational programming
• NJ ranked 44/50 US States in a national report card for the number of barriers to successful reentry/reintegration
• 50% are nonviolent and New Jersey has the highest proportion of nonviolent drug offenders in the nation
Such alarming statistics should be enough to arouse your interest.
This is a very important topic in righting societal ills. Learn about how you can help support legislation that is being put forth to aid in the re-entry process for inmates. A coalition to reform our prison system starts here. Short film to be screened with community discussion to follow.
PANELISTS:
• NJ State Senator Jennifer Beck, District 12, Judiciary Committee
• Vincent Baker, Owner, Jennies Restaurant
• Lori Ersolmaz, President, Voices of Hope Productions
WHERE: FRANK TALK ART BISTRO & BOOKS
Friday, November 20th @ 7:00 p.m.
163 Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank, NJ
Where art, culture and good conversation are always on the menu
Snacks and refreshments to be served
Call (201) 320-4920 or email lorihope732@gmail.com to get more information and to RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Sponsors: Frank Talk Art, Bistro and Books and Voices of Hope Productions
Illustrations by: Todd Hyung-Rae Tarselli
