Conversation Project: Sentenced for a Season, Punished for Life

How Long Should People Pay for Past Crimes?

November 15, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. | Springfield City Hall

225 Fifth St., Springfield OR 97477

Many of us have grown up being told—and believing—that after a person serves their sentence for a crime, their slate is wiped clean. Every possibility exists for them to find a decent job, a decent apartment, a decent car. From there, they can go on to build a decent life. But the truth does not often bear out this scenario. A felony conviction can restrict travel options, licensing options for employment, housing, and financial aid, just to name a few. What does it mean to our society that 8 percent of our overall US population—and 33 percent of African American men—who have felony convictions run into these barriers after they serve time in prison? Join facilitator Pamela Slaughter in a conversation about how this reality affects our communities and what alternatives might look like. Read more.

This event will take place in the library meeting froom of Springfield City Hall

Event Sponsors

City of Springfield

Cost

Free

Contact

Vahana Keene at vkeene@springfield-or.gov