“Crime and Punishment in America” screening and discussion

Join the UNA Restorative Justice Lab for a pre-screening of selections from Ken Burns’ newest documentary “Crime and Punishment in America,” which premieres Nov 16 on PBS. The 60-minute screening will include popcorn and will be followed by a 30-minute facilitated discussion by restorative justice practitioner Nikesha Tilton.

The screening is connected to Justice & The Next 250, a national initiative involving The Just Trust. Faith in Action Alabama (FIAAL) is bringing the conversation to Alabama as part of our People’s Agenda justice priority.

Our objectives are to:

-Examine how our understanding of crime, punishment, and justice has developed.

-Engage students and community members in reimagining safety, accountability, restoration, and justice in Alabama.

-Identify how faith communities, universities, community organizations, and residents can help shape the future.

-Connect the conversation to continued action through Faith in Action’s People’s Agenda and through UNA’s Restorative Justice program.

We look forward to connecting with you!