Included with admission. In person at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site.

Advance registration required. Purchase tickets here to reserve your spot.

Step into the shoes of a person being released from incarceration. Join us at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site (ESPHS) from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on April 26 to take part in a reentry simulation.

Through this hands-on experience, participants will learn about and reflect on some of the many structural challenges people face when returning home from prison. Participants will be assigned a fictitious back story and persona. Through the lens of a recently incarcerated person, participants will encounter simulated scenarios that mirror real-life tasks like finding a job, attending treatment, and paying bills. At the end of the activity, participants will debrief their experiences and discuss the criminal justice system and complexities of reentry. Led by Ryan Hall (Education Manager, Eastern State) and M.Q. Jones (President and CEO, QISM Consulting and Staffing), this reentry simulation is an eye-opening opportunity to understand systemic barriers, legal rights, and the urgent need for reform.

The reentry simulation is included with admission to the historic site on April 26; however, space is limited, and advance registration is required. In order to reserve your spot, please purchase a ticket online in advance at this link.

Justice 101 is a discussion series examining the history of the justice system in America, from its founding to today, and the impact it has on society, citizens, and the world. You can join us live at the times listed, or watch the discussions back anytime on YouTube. Justice 101 is designed for learners of all ages.