TJ at the Table: Transformative Justice & Kinship with Dr. Rachel Zellars

“What do we do with the cop in our head and hearts?”

In this session, we will explore transformative justice as an intimate, interpersonal, parenting and familial practice which begins in our closest relationships. Connected to systemic abolitionist struggles, this conversation is an exploration of carceral thinking, punishment and policing as they manifest in our kinship ties. Participants will engage in discussing the implications and challenges for practicing transformative justice in our roles as parents, siblings, family and community members.

*This session has no prerequisites.

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Free Up! is an 8 part abolition & transformative justice learning series benefitting the Prisoner Emergency Support Fund. Organized by Rania El Mugammar, with generous contributions from guest facilitators, this virtual series features workshops, panels, case studies and labs that explore justice for incarcerated folks, dreaming and building abolitionist futures, transformative justice in our families, building alternatives to policing, mutual aid and more.

The series can be experienced as an immersive course, or on a session-by-session basis*. 100% of ticket sales support the Prisoner Emergency Support Fund.

*Please note that Intro to Transformative Justice - the first session in the series is a prerequisite for case studies and more advanced/later sessions. Please see each session description for more information.

Please note:

We strive to create a brave space for all participants. In order to help folks make bold moves into progressive thinking and actions, all conversations and material shared during these workshops are strictly confidential and cannot be shared through media of any kind.