Project facilitates structured meetings and respectful conversations between members of free society and incarcerated people to foster a real understanding of incarceration
The Frederick Douglass Project has established the nation’s foremost prison visitation and discussion program. We facilitate structured meetings and respectful conversations between members of free society and incarcerated people to foster a real understanding of incarceration, a recognition of the humanity of incarcerated people, and an appreciation for the potential for human change. On a regular schedule, we bring groups of outside participants from numerous sectors inside prisons and jails for a full facility tour and to engage in face-to-face conversations that are focused on our shared humanity.
We have regular sessions at both Pickaway Correctional Institution (Columbus) and the Northeast Reintegration Center (Cleveland) and would love to have you or anyone from your personal and/or professional networks join us for this transformational experience. I have attached a flyer for your review and request that you please forward to anyone who might be interested.
Here are some upcoming program dates at both sites – and you are free to join at both sites if you would like. To join an upcoming session, use the link below.
- Wed. Feb. 12, 1-3:30 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 27 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Wed. Mar. 12, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 20 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Wed. Apr. 16, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 24 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Wed. May 14, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Wed. Jun. 18, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jun. 26 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Wed. Jul. 16, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jul. 24 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Wed. Aug. 13, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Please reach out to Alessandra with any questions or if you’d like additional information at arose@douglassproject.org. Please note that the Douglass Project does not provide transportation or funding to/from any in-person visit site. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.
