One Book One Community will host “Prison and Beyond: A panel discussion on women’s incarceration and rehabilitation†on September 9 at 7 p.m. This program will be held at Ivy Tech and is free and open to the public.
What:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The distinguished panel of speakers will discuss issues and questions surrounding the rehabilitation, education and services available to women after their release from prison.
Who:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The panel members include:
·         Dr. Melissa Stacer, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, USI (Moderator)
·         Dr. Margaret Stevenson, Associate Professor of Psychology, UE
·         Ms. Jennifer Schaefer, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Ivy Tech
·         Mr. Ben Joergens, Financial Empowerment Officer, Old National Bank
·         Ms. Jodi Uebelhack, Director, Vanderburgh County Treatment Court
·         Women who have participated in the Department of Corrections’ recovery program
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 7 p.m.
Reception will follow for all panel members and attendees
Where:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ivy Tech Community College, Vectren Auditorium
3501 N 1st Ave, Evansville, Ind.
Why:              The Prison and Beyond program was inspired by One Book One Community’s 2015 book selection, Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison by Pipe
