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Title:
Pennsylvania Conference On Torture
When:
10.28.2011 - 10.29.2011 07.00 - 17.00
Where:
Market Square Presbyterian Church - Harrisburg
Category:
Speaking Engagements

Description

Conference On Torture

October 28th

7:00 - 9:00 - Kate Porterfield - "A Phobia of Hope: Reflections from a Psychologist in Guantanamo"

October 29th

Start 9:30 AM End 4:00 pm

9:30 to 10:00 AM - Registration; Juice and Coffee

10:00 to 11:15 AM - Informational panel.

  • John Humphries from National Campaign to end Torture will speak about US sponsored torture; and holding our government accountable
  • King Downing, will address the state of our own prisons, solitary confinement and current efforts at reform
  • Kate Porterfield, will speak about the impacts of torture and features of successful training programs for professional and volunteer caregivers of survivors

11:30 -1:00 PM - Workshops to focus on issues raised by panel: (Participants choose one)

Lunch 1:00 P.M.

2:00-3:15 P.M. - Second workshop session to focus on action planning.

  • Facilitated by John Humphries
    How might we work together to educate ourselves and the public; coordinate grassroots advocacy for legislation, and hold our government accountable?

  • Facilitated by King Downing
    How might to work together to promote healing justice and end the use of prolonged isolation in our prisons?
  • Facilitated by Kate Porterfield
    How might we coordinate ongoing training for professionals and volunteers who support survivors of torture, solitary confinement, war trauma?

3:30 - 4:30 P.M. - Where do we go from here - how to expand the PA network and next steps.

Venue

Venue:
Market Square Presbyterian Church
Street:
20 South Second Street
ZIP:
17101
City:
Harrisburg
State:
PA
Country:
Country: us
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