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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.

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Justice 101

Justice 101: The History and Meaning of Juneteenth Today

Monday, June 01 - Tuesday, June 30, 2026

All Day

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Justice 101: Reconstruction and the Origins of Modern Incarceration
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Justice 101: Reconstruction and the Origins of Modern Incarceration

Sunday, February 01 - Saturday, February 28, 2026
All Day

Date to be confirmed—please check back for updates. This program explores how postwar reforms, shifting labor systems, and emerging state and local policies influenced patterns of incarceration and social order in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Free Event

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Justice 101: The Business of Second Chances: Economic Empowerment for Justice-Involved Women
Civic Learning Week

Justice 101: The Business of Second Chances: Economic Empowerment for Justice-Involved Women

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm

In honor of Reentry and Restorative Justice Day, join us for a conversation on the challenges and opportunities for women as they reenter society post-incarceration.

Free Event

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Justice 101: To Establish Justice: Reentry and Recidivism
Justice 101

Justice 101: To Establish Justice: Reentry and Recidivism

Wednesday, April 01 - Thursday, April 30, 2026
All Day

Date and details to be confirmed—please check back for updates.

Free Event

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Justice 101: National Historic Preservation: The Power of Place
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Justice 101: National Historic Preservation: The Power of Place

Friday, May 01 - Sunday, May 31, 2026
All Day

Date and details to be confirmed—please check back for updates.

Free Event

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Justice 101: The History of the Justice System in England and America
Justice 101

Justice 101: The History of the Justice System in England and America

Wednesday, July 01 - Friday, July 31, 2026
All Day

Date and details to be confirmed—please check back for updates.

Free Event

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