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Join the Prison Book Program’s Kelly Brotzman to learn about mass incarceration, education in the penal system, and how the Prison Book Program helps.
About the Talk:
This talk will chart the phenomenon of mass incarceration in America and explore education as the antidote to high recidivism. It will describe the educational offerings available in American prisons and jails and conclude with an overview of how Prison Book Program helps incarcerated people across the country pursue self-education through reading.
For Adults. Registration is required. Any questions, please reach out to Michaela at mcalderwood@minlib.net.
About the Presenter:
Kelly Brotzman is the Executive Director of Prison Book Program in Quincy, a 50-year old nonprofit devoted to sending free, high-quality books and reading materials to people in prisons and jails across the country. Under Kelly’s leadership, PBP has grown tremendously, holding nearly 200 volunteer sessions per year and expanding to serve incarcerated readers in all 50 states. Her passion for supporting people in prison comes from her experiences teaching college classes in prisons and volunteering as an academic mentor to incarcerated college students.
Prior to joining PBP, Kelly spent 20 years in higher education leading offices and programs dedicated to service-learning and teaching classes about social justice, poverty, and inequality. Kelly has a PhD in social ethics from the University of Chicago. In her free time, she likes looking at contemporary art and antiques and being outside, preferably with dogs.
AGE GROUP: | Senior (55+) | Adult (18+) |
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