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"The penal system of institutionalized violence rewards sadism with wages." Rev. Frank Morales, Priest in Charge, All Souls’ Church, Harlem, speaks in panel on “The Role of Faith in Reentry and Incarceration,” examining the role of faith in the lives of those held in prison … [Read more...] about Rev. Frank Morales of All Souls’ Church, Harlem, speaks on “The Role of Faith in Reentry and Incarceration”

"In NYC, the 10027 zip code (W. Harlem) has highest concentration of arrests & recidivism." Willard Shelton, Reentry Coordinator, Network in the Community, speaks in panel on “The Role of Faith in Reentry and Incarceration,” examining the role of faith in the lives of … [Read more...] about Willard Shelton, Reentry Coordinator, Network in the Community, speaks on “The Role of Faith in Reentry and Incarceration”

“We need to support returning citizens as if they were indeed our family, show them love.” Mika’il DeVeaux, Executive Director, Citizens Against Recidivism and Doctoral Student, speaks in panel on "The Role of Faith in Reentry and Incarceration," examining the role of faith in … [Read more...] about Mika’il DeVeaux, Executive Director, Citizens Against Recidivism, speaks on “The Role of Faith in Reentry and Incarceration”

"Reentry doesn’t begin when someone leaves prison. It begins the moment a person is arrested." Sister Tesa, Executive Director, Hour Children, speaks in panel on “Fostering Reentry: What Works?”  This panel highlighted successful community-based programs supporting residents … [Read more...] about Sister Tesa, Executive Director, Hour Children, speaks on “Fostering Reentry: What Works?”