Events
Recent/Upcoming Events sponsored by the Center
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 "CHASING CHAOS". A young adult's reflection on parental incarceration. A conversation with Al Conley.
April 28th, 2025 “UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTING SCHOOL VIOLENCE”. A conversation with Dr. Jillian Peterson
Thursday, Sept. 18th, 2025 at The Lyric Theatre, Downtown Blacksburg “Ripple Effects Cause Tidal Waves: Community Impacts of Prisons in Appalachia”. This powerful event featured real stories from people directly impacted by incarceration—parents, partners, and children of those behind bars—as well as returning citizens and advocates working for change.
Thursday October 23rd, 2025 “Precursors to incarceration: Women’s stories from the New River Regional Jail.” A conversation with Dr. Sophie Wenzel.