Supporting communities impacted by incarceration through library services
Objavljeno: 27. veljače 2025.
Vrijeme održavanja: 13. ožujka 2025.
20:00 – 21:00 (CET)
Public libraries are often on the frontlines of serving communities impacted by incarceration, with many patrons facing the challenges of trauma, stigma, and reintegration. This webinar will explore how libraries can effectively support individuals and families affected by incarceration—whether through outreach to local jails or providing services to those re-entering society. Learn about successful initiatives, funding opportunities, and service models that address the lasting impacts of incarceration. Gain strategies and resources to enhance your library’s role in creating supportive, inclusive services and spaces to help build stronger, safer communities for all.
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Presented by:
Chelsea Jordan-Makely, Library Director and Consultant, Griswold Memorial Library and Renewed Libraries, LLC
Sarah Hertel-Fernandez, Library Director, Belding Memorial Library
Aaron Blumberg, Librarian and Justice-Impacted Advocate and Consultant