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What I Want My Words To Do To You

What I want my words to do to you

We cordially invite you to a screening of this eye-opening documentary that explores the lives of women in prison, and their journey from victimization to offending.

Immediately following the film will be a panel discussion that will focus on the charge and the challenge faced by professionals who serve victims, offenders, and/or both.

Panelist include:  Randall Wilson, Legal Director for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU); Katie Jares, Director of the Skylark Project, a program that offers support and services to incarcerated survivors of domestic violence through the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV); Joe Swaim, Probation/Parole Officer, Department of Correctional Services for the 5th Judicial District of Iowa; Kristine Verwers, Warren County Victim/Witness Coordinator; and, Danny Heggen, co-editor of “Voices on the Inside:  The Women of Boronia,” a collection of interviews with incarcerated women in Australia. 

Wednesday April 22nd, 7-9:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm

Casedy School

Gymnasium

1801 16th Street

Des Moines Iowa 50314

For more information on this event, contact the Simpson Urban Studies Institute at 515.306.9594.

Sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa, Simpson College, Simpson Urban Studies Institute, and the Warren County Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

 

Last Updated: 4/19/09