Do We Need Police and Prisons?
A discussion of punitive justice & the state!
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017
4:30-7:30pm
SFPIRG Lounge – TC 326 in the Rotunda
SFU Burnaby
Most of us take police and prisons for granted and accept this system as a legitimate exercise of state power. We believe – because this is what we have been taught – that police and prisons are necessary, and that without them, we would descend into terrifying chaos.
But is this true?
Join us for a conversation on the nature of criminalization, police and prisons and an exploration of possible alternatives to state violence.
Want to get involved with prison justice organizing? Check out Letters For The Inside, SFPIRG’s research program that pairs student researchers with inquiries from inmates! Help support access to information and education! Contact letters@sfpirg.ca for more information and to schedule a volunteer training session!
*** Accessibility Info ***
ASL is booked for this event. Please email admin@sfpirg.ca by March 7th at 3pm to confirm your attendance. If we don’t receive any confirmations by this date, ASL will be cancelled.
Food is being ordered for this event. Please email admin@sfpirg.ca by March 16th if you have any dietary needs we can take into account if you plan on attending.
More accessibility info is coming soon! Please visit the Facebook event for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/974399816026240/
