36.5 F
Spokane
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
spot_img
HomeNewsBRIEF: Community invited to share criminal justice system experiences

BRIEF: Community invited to share criminal justice system experiences

Date:

Related stories

‘Sugarcane’ Oscar nomination resonates with Spokane Indigenous directors

Historic documentary “Sugarcane” is the first Oscar-nominated film by a North American Indigenous filmmaker, shedding light on residential school abuse.

Photo essay: Hundreds protest at first Residents’ Day March in Spokane

Spokane community protesters gathered in solidarity at the first Residents' Day March, bringing together diverse groups advocating for civil rights despite winter weather.

Seattle judge blocks Trump order on gender-affirming care

A Seattle federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's executive order to cut funds for youth gender-affirming care, citing constitutional concerns. More legal battles ahead.

Washington considers bills to recognize two Muslim holidays

Washington lawmakers consider two bills in 2025 to make Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state-recognized.

Spokane congregations see Valentine’s Day as time for universal love

Local Buddhist, Christian, Unitarian and LDS congregations share how Valentine's Day inspires discussions of love beyond romance into community and faith.

Our Sponsors

spot_img

jailbars_flickrThe Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane is teaming up with Smart Justice Spokane and I Did the Time to invite those in the community who have experienced the realities of the criminal justice system to share their stories through the Smart Justice PhotoVoice Project.

The project aims to answer, “How does your experience with the criminal justice system show that the system is not working, or how does your experience provide a unique example of how it could be done differently?,” according to an announcement.

Open to those with direct system experience or to their family members, the project will be a five to seven month commitment for those who decide to participate, with support and training provided.

Those interested are invited to learn more on Wednesday at 6 p.m. for “There’s No Voice Like Your Voice,” in the Community Building’s mezzanine conference room, 35 W. Main.

RSVP to Liz Moore at [email protected] or 838-7870.

Subscribe to our mailing list

* indicates required





Tracy Simmons
Tracy Simmons
Tracy Simmons is an award-winning journalist specializing in religion reporting and digital entrepreneurship. In her approximate 20 years on the religion beat, Simmons has tucked a notepad in her pocket and found some of her favorite stories aboard cargo ships in New Jersey, on a police chase in Albuquerque, in dusty Texas church bell towers, on the streets of New York and in tent cities in Haiti. Simmons has worked as a multimedia journalist for newspapers across New Mexico, Texas, Connecticut and Washington. She is the executive director of FāVS.News, a digital journalism start-up covering religion news and commentary in Spokane, Washington. She also writes for The Spokesman-Review and national publications. She is a Scholarly Associate Professor of Journalism at Washington State University.

Our Sponsors

spot_img
spot_img
0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x