Educating and Reflecting on Redemption and Restorative Justice – Mar 22

Posted by Alvernia University on March 5, 2019

Alvernia University Philadelphia Center
Social Work Class of 2019 Presents: THE GREATER PURPOSE: Educating and Reflecting on Redemption and Restorative Justice

Date: Friday, March 22, 2019
Time: 8:30 AM –3:30 PM
Location: Alvernia University Philadelphia Center 1355 West Cheltenham Avenue
Melrose Park PA. 19027

It is that time of year again, and we are excited to invite you to Alvernia University Philadelphia Center’s 6th Annual Community Conference presented by the Social Work Class of 2019. This year’s conference, “The Greater Purpose: Educating and Reflecting on Redemption and Restorative Justice,” focuses on criminal justice reform and the mandatory life without parole sentencing of children as young as 13 years old.

The Conference goals are to:

  • Facilitate a community conversation that raises awareness of sentencing restructuring for individuals sentenced to life without parole before the age of 18 years old,
  • Highlight the issues of disproportionality and disparity in the American Criminal Justice System,
  • Offer panels and presentations focused on redemption, restorative justice, community harm reduction, policy reform, and best practices for effective reintegration strategies when working with formerly incarcerated individuals.
  • Target participants include social work administrators, managers/supervisors at public and private agencies, academicians, direct service staff, reentry workers, behavioral health workers, community advocates, and students.

RSVP by March 10th to Linda Ramirez at linda.ramirez@alvernia.edu. Mail the registration form with a check or money order made payable to- Alvernia University (memo: Philadelphia Center Social Work Symposium 2019) to:

( ) Check for $50 (CEU Credits)
( ) Check for $35 (No CEU Credits)
( ) Student Rate $10 with Valid ID
( ) Alvernia University Alumni $15

Alvernia University Philadelphia Center
C/O Linda Ramirez
Attention: Philadelphia Center Social Work Symposium 2019
1355 West Cheltenham Avenue
Melrose Park, PA 19027


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