Free. Streamed live on Facebook.

Learn more about Temperature Check from Caits Meissner and Justin Rovillos Monson. This new rapid response series from PEN America’s Prison and Justice Writing Program features original creative reportage by incarcerated writers, accompanied by podcast interviews with criminal justice reform experts on COVID-19’s impact in US prisons. Find the series online here.

Caits Meissner is PEN America's Prison and Justice Writing Program Director.

Justin Rovillos Monson is a PEN America Writing For Justice Fellow. He will call in to share his thoughts and concerns at this critical time, and to read a selection of poetry live.

This event is part of Eastern State's ongoing Searchlight Series of events addressing issues in contemporary corrections. The Searchlight Series discussions typically take place the first Tuesday of every month, free and open to the public. No reservations required. During our temporary closure due to COVID-19, The Searchlight Series discussions will take place weekly via Facebook livestream every Tuesday evening.