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Today’s ‘Let’s Talk’ program was broadcast from the ‘Is Prison Obsolete” Conference. Forget reform. It is time to talk about abolishing prisons in society. So what’s the alternative? This puzzling question often interrupts further discussion of the prospects for abolition. Why is it so difficult to imagine alternatives to the current system of imprisonment? What about building the kind of society that doesn’t need prisons with the redistribution of power and income, and a decent sense of community that can support every member.
This conference will explore and encourage discussion about abolition and alternatives to prison and will initiate and support the development of innovative and creative responses to issues affecting women in prison throughout the world. It will provide an opportunity for individuals, organisations and governments from across the globe to come together and share information.
Tiga speaks with some of the guest speakers at the conference.
Priscilla Collins, CEO North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA)
Melissa Lucashenko, Award Winning Author & Founding Member of Sisters Inside
Zophia Wosiak & Nita-Ri Mabo, Sisters Inside
Dr Sharon McIvor, Activist & Academic from Canada
Zophia and Nita-Ri
Melissa Lucashenko
Links:
http://www.sistersinside.com.au/conference2014.htm
http://www.melissalucashenko.com.au/
http://www.sistersinside.com.au/
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