Justice 101

Powered by the Eastern State Center for Justice Education, Justice 101 is a discussion series that dives into some of the most pressing issues in criminal justice today, through a historical lens and with a focus on civic education. Each program includes interactive online or in-person elements, expert voices, and opportunities for community dialogue. Topics for the 2025-2026 series of Justice 101 include:

• January – The Civil Rights Movement: Finding Justice and Calling on the Declaration of Independence
• February – The First Amendment and Incarceration: Natural Right to Freedom of Expression
• March – Women and Incarceration
• April – To Establish Justice: Reentry and Recidivism
• May – National Historic Preservation: The Power of Place
• June – The History and Meaning of Juneteenth Today
• July – The History of the Justice System in England and America

Watch back recordings of previous discussions, like the history of solitary confinement, restorative justice, prison labor, and more, on our Justice 101 page. Sign up for our Justice 101 newsletter below to receive updates straight to your inbox.

Past Justice 101 events this year include:

• September 17, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Online Only – Freedom Behind Bars: The First Amendment and Incarceration in America
• November 19, 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Online and In-Person – Restorative Justice: A Closer Look at Alternatives
• December 3, 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Online and In-Person – State of the Union: Excessive Punishment The 8th Amendment and the Justice System
• December 10, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Online Only – Bill of Rights: Trial Amendments and the Rights of the Accused
• December 18, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Online and In-Person – Songs of Redemption: Stories, Music, and the Struggle for Justice