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Event 

Title:
Solitary Confinement: Torture in Your Backyard
When:
05.31.2012 - 05.31.2012 19.00 - 21.00
Where:
St. Francis College Founders Hall - Brooklyn
Category:
Speaking Engagements

Description

Screening of National Religious Campaign Against Torture Documentary:
"SOLITARY CONFINEMENT: TORTURE IN YOUR BACKYARD"
Followed by Presentation & Panel Discussion plus How to Take Action Now Presenters include: David Stoelting (Author, Supermax Confinement in U.S. Prisons) Michael B. Mushlin (Professor of Law, Pace University) Suzanne Ross (Co-chair, Free Mumia Abu Jamal Coalition) Rikers Island has increased its use of solitary confinement by 44% over the past two years, despite decreases in inmate population. It’s time for New York to put an end to prolonged solitary confinement.

Sponsored by National Religious Campaign Against Torture,

St. Boniface Social Justice Committee, Riverside Church Prison Ministry, Religious Committee to End Torture
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Venue

Venue:
St. Francis College Founders Hall
Street:
182 Remsen St.
ZIP:
11202
City:
Brooklyn
State:
NY