From Incarceration to Education March & Panel Event

November 5, 2023 @ 3:30 pm 6:00 pm

Join FreeHer VT and the Education Justice Coalition for a march and panel event! As coalition members, we are proud co-sponsors of this upcoming program.

Vermont Corrections general fund spending increased 335% between 1985 and 2017. By comparison, total general funding spending on education increased by just 57% over the same time period (Blueprint for Smart Justice VT). At this event we’ll be marching from the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility to a school to demonstrate our commitment to moving resources. Upon gathering we’ll hear from FreeHer on their important campaign to stop the building of a new Women's Prison in Vermont. Then join us at the school for a shared meal and community panel to hear from students, educators, and community members on this topic.

Agenda

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meet at Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility and march to Orchard Elementary School
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Join us at the school for a shared meal and a community panel about education and incarceration in our state