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Post Traumatic Prison Disorder TOWN HALL
Episode 2: WATCH BELOW

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TOWN HALL EVENT

Episode 2 of the Post Traumatic Prison Disorder Town Hall addresses the question, what is trauma-informed justice? In our discussions, we hope to shed light on what “trauma” is, how it can manifest itself in behavior, what it means to be “trauma-informed” and why it is important that all people, institutions, companies, programs, laws and policies take a trauma-informed approach to executing their missions. Research shows that incarceration has a negative psychological impact on people in prison, including a dependence on institutional structure and contingencies, hypervigilance, interpersonal distrust, and suspicion; emotional over-control, alienation, and psychological distancing; social withdrawal and isolation, among others. Although the damages incurred by incarceration are severe, understanding trauma also requires understanding how trauma is embedded within the fabric of communities and families through systems of racism and oppression.

​Opening Remarks by Dr. Hazel N. Dukes is President of the NAACP New York State Conference
Research Presentation by Lauren Hagani, The Confined Arts at Columbia University


​Panelists and Topics Moderated By Pastor Isaac Scott
Part I: What does it mean to experience trauma and why is it important that educators, doctors, correctional workers, families and all people consider trauma in their lives, relationships and work? 
  1. Tonyita Hopkins, Community Engagement Manager, The Securus Foundation 
  2. Dr. Robert Fullilove, Professor of Sociomedical Sciences at the Columbia University Medical Center; Associate Dean, Community and Minority Affairs 
  3. Ayoola Mitchell, Healer, Facilitator, Life Coach
  4. Sharon White-Harrigan, Women's Community Justice Association (WCJA) Executive Director, Co-convener of the Justice for Women Task Force
  5. Cory Greene, Co-Founder of H.O.L.L.A.
  6. Coley Harris, Out of the Ashes 

​Part II: How do we take advantage of the moment that we are in? What does trauma-informed policy, programs and law making look like?
  1. Khalil A. Cumberbatch, Chief Strategist, New Yorkers United for Justice 
  2. Kimberly Westcott, Community Service Society & School of Social Work
  3. Lauren Washington, Co-Founded the Anti-Bully Crusaders Organization
  4. Britton Smith, Senior Organizing Strategist, Reform Alliance
  5. Cheryl Wilkins, Women’s Transcending, Center for Justice at Columbia University
  6. Stephanie King, Director of Student Wellness at Columbia University
CLICK HERE TO VIEW EVENT PROGRAM

**CALL TO ACTION**

Behind the prison walls there are many Silently crying. Let's answer the call of our communities inside and outside. If you are in New York State please write or call Senator Brian Benjamin's office. If you are in Michigan please Write or call Assemblyman Jewell Jones office in support of this legislation. Write them and say “We need Post traumatic prison disorder Shawanna W76337”,  a holistic approach to healing from incarceration.   

If you would like to assist in petitions, lobbying, and supporting this legislation please email : shawanna@silentcryinc.org 
We also would like commitments for volunteers, petitions, monetary donations for promotional purposes and interns.
 
Information of the author: Out of my own Silent Cry's. My own emotional experience of trauma and pain from the incarceration system to the post incarceration population. It's taken multiple years and ways of healing through the pain. But, through trauma comes healing. And, we will become whole together. 

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