This event by the Church & Society/Social Justice Committee focuses on criminal justice reform and the dismantling of the U.S. system of mass incarceration. We will discuss the film TRUE JUSTICE: BRYAN STEVENSON’S FIGHT FOR EQUALITY, which highlights Stevenson’s work with the Equal Justice Initiative and efforts to address systemic racism in the U.S. criminal justice system. The Zoom event will also feature a panel of speakers, including Tiarra Dearbone, Program Director for Seattle/King County Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program, which provides ‘community-based care for people who commit law violations related to behavioral health issues or extreme poverty.’

Register here for the event: https://firstchurchseattle.org/events/meaningful-movies-event-criminal-justice-reform-racism-and-mass-incarceration/.  Once you have registered, you will receive a link to access the film and the event. You are invited to watch the film before February 26.  Note: the film will not be screened at the event itself, but if you are not able to watch the film before February 26, please join us to hear the speakers and the discussion. Registration is required for all attendees, regardless of whether they watch the film in advance.

This event is open to all, including First Church members and the wider community.