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The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons. The National Park Service believes in parks as platforms for dialogue, and Alcatraz Island, being one of the only NPS sites that interprets mass incarceration, works directly with people who have been affected in order to give them a platform to showcase their stories.
About the Speaker
George is the Co-founder and executive director of Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice. He will talk about his personal experience helping young people, particularly those involved in the criminal justice system, to become community leaders for positive change.
At 17, George was incarcerated and charged with multiple felonies related to his participation in a drive-by shooting. Today, he advocates for at-risk youth, prisoners, and formerly incarcerated individuals with children. As the Chair of the Board of Directors for Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, George helped create All of Us or None, which fights for the rights of formerly and currently incarcerated people and families.
How to Attend
While all events are free, a ferry ticket is required to reach Alcatraz. Purchase ferry tickets at Alcatraz City Cruises. We recommend the 12 PM boat or earlier.
If you are part of a justice-impacted group and are interested in attending one of the days, please email NPS about community tickets for these events.
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