Race, Community, and the Criminal Legal System | A 4 Part Workshop
Madison , Wisconsin
7 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2025
Fountain of Life Church
Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development is hosting an interactive, four-part workshop series this fall designed to educate the general public on mass incarceration and the criminal justice system in general.
We have all heard the numbers. With over two million prisoners, the U.S. incarcerates more people than any other country in the world. The U.S. prison population has quintupled since 1980. Although African Americans comprise ~12% of the U.S. population, they make up ~40% of the prison population. Wisconsin is widely known for incarcerating more African Americans per capita than any other state. Still, you ask yourself: is this something I should worry about? These people did the crime, they are doing the time, what's the problem? How is this affecting my community? Join us for one or all of these interactive workshop sessions where we will address some of these questions.
Tuesday, October 7: What's the Problem? Mass Incarceration Defined
We will provide an overview of incarceration in the US and what that means for our communities.
Tuesday, October 14: The Prison System: Purpose & Programming
We will describe the Wisconsin prison system, its purpose, and what an incarcerated person might experience.
Tuesday, October 21: Community Corrections: Life after Prison
We will explain the ins and outs of Wisconsin's community corrections system, which encompasses probation, parole, and extended supervision.
Tuesday, October 28 Social Action Workshop: How can make a difference?
