Unity, Laughter and Tears at Rousing H.I.R.E. Conference

Writer and activist Patrice Gaines, left, Roberta Meyers-Peeples, director of the National H.I.R.E. Network, and Alfreda A. Robinson, founder/executive director of the National Women's Prison Project, at the 5th Annual Reentry Policy Conference in New York City on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Many thanks to all who attended the event, which focused on policies to support justice-involved women. From emotional personal stories to fiery calls to action, the speakers left the audience inspired to continue the courageous push for change. Click here for more photos and a full article on the event!

The conference was co-hosted by Brandon's House and the Correctional Association of New York’s Women in Prison Project and was made possible by the generous support of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and the Langeloth Foundation.

 

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