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Abolition, Activism, and the University - Practitioner Perspectives on Transformative Justice in Boston

Offered By: Mahindra Humanities Center via YouTube

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Activism Courses Social Movements Courses Social Justice Courses Community Organizing Courses Mass Incarceration Courses Criminal Justice Reform Courses

Course Description

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Attend a virtual panel discussion featuring grassroots organizers and Transformative Justice practitioners from Greater Boston discussing abolitionist movements against predatory policing and mass incarceration. Explore how abolitionist ideas inform community organizing and shape university studies through insights from Andrea James, Beth Whalley, Eli Patterson, and Derecka Purnell. Moderated by DeAnza Cook, this 92-minute talk examines the intersection of activism and academia in the fight for justice reform. Discover resources for engaging with local movements, including donation opportunities, pen pal programs, and community initiatives. Organized by the Abolition Collaboratory and co-sponsored by various academic and social justice organizations, this recorded session offers valuable perspectives on transformative justice in action.

Syllabus

Abolition, Activism, and the University


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Mahindra Humanities Center

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