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December 11, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Justice 101: Fourth Amendment in the Digital Age: Privacy, Policing, and Constitutional Rights
Free. Online. Advance registration required. Join us as we delve into the complexities surrounding the Fourth Amendment's protections against unreasonable searches and seizures in today’s rapidly evolving digital and social landscape.
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January 23, 2025
Justice 101: The Evolution of Civil Rights: Criminal Justice Reform and Mass Incarceration
Free. Online. Advance registration required. Join us as we explore the historical roots and ongoing evolution of civil rights movements, with a particular focus on criminal justice reform and mass incarceration in America.
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February 20, 2025
Justice 101: Is Freedom of the Press Truly Free Behind Bars? The First Amendment and Journalism in Prison
Free. Online Join us as we discuss the complex and often contentious relationship between the First Amendment and journalism within the prison system as well as the broader implications of press freedom in prison for society’s understanding of justice, rehabilitation, and human rights.
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March 27, 2025
Justice 101: The History of Women in Prison and the Legacy of Freedom Fighters
Free. In person - location TBA. Online via Zoom. Advance registration required. Join us as we explore the complex and often untold history of women in the American prison system, focusing not only on the evolution of female incarceration but also on the legacy of women who fought for freedom and justice from behind bars.
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April 24, 2025
Justice 101: The History of Solitary Confinement in America
Free. In person at Eastern State. Online via Zoom. Advance registration required. Join us as we discuss the origins of solitary confinement in the United States — beginning with the establishment of the first penitentiaries, explore how the practice shifted over time, and consider the ongoing debate about the role of solitary confinement in the modern prison system. and its use in prisons today.
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May 22, 2025
Justice 101: The Evolution of Capital Punishment and Ongoing Legal Battles
Free. In person – location TBA. Online via Zoom. Advance registration required. Join us to explore the contentious and deeply impactful history of the death penalty in America, tracing its origins, evolution, and the modern legal battles that continue to shape its future.
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