Expanding access to college programs in Virginia prisons will require educating decision-makers about why it's important. Now is the time to meet legislators and share your stories to start growing awareness and support for making college programs available to all residents of Virginia Department of Corrections facilities! Join us! We will gather with participants in the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy's Student Day of Action to increase our impact on legislators -- many of whom are new and not yet aware of the federal policy changes making Pell grant funding available to all college-ready, incarcerated learners. Let's take them to school!
HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRISON AWARENESS DAY AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Date: February 8-9, 2024
(optional) THURS, FEB 8: Networking Mocktail Hour* + Advocacy 101 Training: 6-8:30 PM @ Black History & Cultural Center of Virginia
FRI, FEB 9: Breakfast, Legislative visits, Lunch, Workshops: 8 AM-2:30 PM @ The Valentine Museum
*Mocktails & hors d'oevres will be served for participants and invited legislators, aides, and community allies
Complimentary access to both museums' exhibits included with registration!
The Valentine Museum
Richmond, VA 23219
| Friday Registration only (w/breakfast + lunch) | $25.00 |
| Both Thurs & Friday Registration | $40.00 |
| Both days with partial scholarship for justice-impacted individuals | $20.00 |
| Friday only with partial scholarship for justice-impacted individuals | $10.00 |
| Requesting full waiver for financial hardship | $0.00 |
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