Following up on the report, “Learning life all over again: Reentry after long-term imprisonment,” The Sentencing Project offers a webinar, “Learning Life All Over Again.”
A growing number of people are returning home after long-term confinement because of our nation’s harsh sentencing laws. Navigating life after long-term imprisonment involves significant hurdles, including securing housing and employment, managing Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) (trauma, anxiety, distrust), and adapting to technological advancements like smartphones. Key challenges include severe social disconnection, financial instability, re-entry anxiety, and the high risk of recidivism or health crises within the first few weeks of release.
What’s it like to navigate life after decades in prison? The webinar offers the opportunity for continued discussion on the information in the report, and what organizations continue to learn about reentry after long-term imprisonment. The webinar will explore factors that support reintegration and changes needed to create meaningful second chances.
Panelists:
- Susan Burton – Founder, A New Way of Life Reentry Project
- Stanley Bellamy – NYC Community Organizer, Release Aging People in Prison
- Andrew Hundley – Executive Director, Louisiana Parole Project
- Kyle Black – Client Services Specialist, Connecting Resources to Empower Women
Moderator: Sabrina C. Pearce, Research Associate at The Sentencing Project
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 13th at 12N Pacific Time (3p ET, 2p CT)
You can register for the webinar here — >>> Webinar: Reentry after long-term imprisonment
You can also read and download the report “Learning life all over again: Reentry after long-term imprisonment” from The Sentencing Project.
