First: Youth Court Facilitation Fall Training Series, 10/8 and 10/15
The TimeBank Youth Court Team would like to invite you to an upcoming training series for adults who are interested in helping out at the TimeBank Youth Court sessions. We want to be sure everyone is feeling confident about their role at the session and would like to provide the opportunity for people to gain new skills in facilitating the sessions. We are currently running youth court sessions in all four Madison High Schools and Verona High School, as well as at two new community sites – Fountain of Life Church on West Badger Rd, and James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Church on East Johnson St. With the recent expansion, we are in need of more adults who are interested in working with youth helping at the sessions.
We’ve got two trainings on the books for people who want to help at the youth court sessions. The first one is on Saturday, October 8th from 10-12 at the Social Justice Center (1202 Williamson St – conference room). In this training we will do a hands on mock youth court session where we will train people who are interested in being advocate judges, greeters, and notetakers on the logistics of how to run a session. We will focus on the details and roles of adults in helping to ensure a successful session. We will talk about what preparations should look like, questioning, and different agreement options.
The second training is on Saturday, October 15th from 10-12, also at the Social Justice Center. In this training we will focus on different facilitation tips and techniques that can be used to address different situations that may arise during a session. Things like how to set the tone, how to redirect in a positive way, how to ensure a safe space for everyone, and how to keep everyone on track and focused. Both trainings will address when and how it is appropriate for adults to step in and redirect, guide, and give input. The goal of this training series is to help give adults an understanding of our philosophy, the tools to facilitate a session with confidence, and improve everyone’s understanding of what we can do through youth court.
Please rsvp to lorrie@danecountytimebank.org to reserve your spot.
Saturday, October 8, 2016 – 10:001202 Williamson St, Conference roomMadison53703
The Adult Restorative Justice Program is going to be expanding County-wide and will need more Peacemakers to support the program—–upcoming training:
Peacemakers are integral participants of the restorative justice process who attend “circles” and assist the respondent in making amends to the victim. Trainings will be scheduled on 10/24, 10/27, 11/01 (changed from 10/31), and 11/03 (this one may be optional) from 5-9pm, totaling about 12-16 hours- a meal will be served during the evening. The training will be conducted by Jonathan Scharrer, a professor at UW law school, and food will be provided!
If you are interested in participating contact Frances Leonard —fmleonard@wisc.edu or Ron Johnson (Coordinator for the Program) at the Restorative Justice office– 608-630-1214 Johnson-hs.Ronald@countyofdane.com
Training for Tutoring in the Jail coordinated by the Madison Area Jail Ministry
Sign Up for Fall Training Three half-day sessions in October. Dates: October 8th, 15th and 29th. Times: 8:30 am -12:30 pm Location: Grace Episcopal Church 116 W. Washington Ave. Madison
Visit DaneJailTutors.org and complete the online form Or contact us atDaneJailTutors@gmail.com • (608) 571-7323
The Jail Tutoring Project is supported by the Madison Area Jail Ministry, a non-profit organization that serves people in the Dane County Jail, their families and communities.
The Jail Tutoring Project is not a program of Dane County.
DaneJailTutors@gmail.com (608) 571-7323
Become a Tutor at the Dane County Jail Vision
We hold that literacy is a fundamental human right, essential to the ability to improve one’s quality of life.
We work towards a vision of basic reading, writing, math, and cultural competency skills for any person who finds him or herself incarcerated in the Dane County Jail. We believe in the life-serving value of selfexpression and effective communication; we seek to build literacy skills alongside a sense of pride, competence, hope, self-worth, and joy.
DaneJailTutors@gmail.com (608) 571-7323
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April State Budget Hearings
/in Advocacy /by Tina HogleFinance Committee Members
/in Advocacy, Resources /by Tina HogleHere are the members of the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, helpfully provided at Madison Action Day by Senator Fred Risser, together with a map showing what Senate and Assembly Districts they are from. While it’s always best for them to hear from their constituents, given their powerful role with regard to the current budget review, they will pay attention to messages from any Wisconsinite. Let them know that we need more money for TAD, money for a restoration/crisis center in Dane County for people with mental illness as an alternative to jail, etc. Their email addresses and phone numbers are on this sheet.
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MOSES Religious Leaders Caucus Program
/in Events, Meetings /by Tina HogleVisiting an incarcerated person is not an act of charity.
It is an act of justice.
We invite you to… Listen. Challenge your beliefs. Share. Join our work for justice.
MOSES Religious Leaders Caucus Informational Program
Please join Dane County faith leaders for an informational program featuring County Jail Chaplain Christa Fisher and Rev. Stephen Marsh of Lake Edge Lutheran Church as they challenge the common belief that people are incarcerated as a result of one bad mistake or one poor choice.
You will learn how and why incarceration is a consequence of a lifetime of unaddressed, compounding trauma embedded in cultural and civic institutions that not only deprive people of opportunities to heal from the trauma they have endured, but also blame them for it.
When: Thursday, March 30th, 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Where: Bethel Lutheran Church, Fireside Gallery
(Use the parking lot entrance and follow stairway to lower level.)
A light breakfast buffet will be provided.
Madison Action Day: March 30th
/in Advocacy, Events, Meetings /by Tina HogleNearly 1,000 people of faith from across Wisconsin will gather at the state capitol to advocate for criminal justice reform to be reflected in the proposed state budget.
8–9am
Breakfast (including special breakfast for religious leaders) and networking.
9am–4pm
Breakout sessions, lunch, march around the Capitol, press conference, and meetings with state representatives.
Cost: $25 (includes light breakfast and lunch)
Register
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Marquette to display segregation cell, co-sponsor forum on prisons
/in MOSES in the Media /by Tina HogleOfficials at Marquette University and at WISDOM, a statewide group of faith leaders and activists, are joining together to educate the public about solitary confinement in Wisconsin.
Read the full article
FEBRUARY 4th WISDOM LISTENING SESSION ON CRIMELESS REVOCATION AND OTHER TOPICS
/0 Comments/in Education /by Renee GregoryOn February 4th, WISDOM, held a listening session and invited the community to come and hear the stories of people who have experienced incarceration or the families members of people impacted by a loved ones incarceration. Several people spoke about their experiences on a multitude of topics: loss, frustration, lack of clean water within the prison at Fox Lake. There were also several people encouraging the community to keep their hearts and minds open and to strive for justice for those who have been imprisoned. Several legislators and their representatives attended the session, among them were Rep. Barns, Rep. Subeck, Rep. Sargent, Rep. Berceau, Rep. Pope, Sen. Miller and staff from Reps. Taylor, Bowen, and Kahl.
Channel3000 editorial on crimeless revocation
/in MOSES in the Media /by Renee GregoryThe editorial also mentions the public forum announcing a new report (Excessive Revocations In Wisconsin) that documents the damage done by crimeless revocations both to the person directly impacted and also to their family and to their community.
Channel3000 joins a growing movement that is critical of crimeless revocations. This movement points out that states using alternative sanctions (other than reincarceration) with with people on probation or parole not only save money but they they reduce violent crime.
MOSES Meeting December 3rd
/in Meetings /by Renee GregoryDec 3, 2016
First Unitarian
900 University Bay Dr,
Madison, WI 53705
9:30 Networking
10:00 Program
MORAL POLITICAL ORGANIZING LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE and SUMMIT
/0 Comments/in Events /by Renee GregoryWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016
MPOLIS – Moral Political Organizing Leadership Institute and Summit
From: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Host: Pastor Walter Lanier
Location: Progressive Missionary Baptist Church
8324 W. Keefe Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Limited Space -REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Contact Montre Moore, 414-639-0000
A MORAL REVIVAL – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Host: Pastor Patrick Keen, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 3022 W. Wisconsin Avenue (Entrance and Parking off Wells) Limited Space – TICKETS REQUIRED: Pastor Boyd, 414-507-1115
Moral Political Organizing Leadership Institute and Summit from 9-2 PM at the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church and he will give an evening presentation at 7 PM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Both events are free but will require tickets. See the attachment for directions on getting tickets.
Revival Time for a Moral Revolution of Values is a national, multi-state tour to redefine morality in American politics. The Revival promotes a broad social justice agenda that centers on five key issue areas: the economic liberation of all people; access to quality education for every child; healthcare access for all; criminal justice reform; and assurance that historically marginalized communities have equal protection under the law. Revival’s goal is to support state-based fusion movements to combat extremism in state and national politics, and to be a catalyst for a resurgence of activism in order to end poverty, racial inequalities, and the most pressing issues in our country.
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Volunteer Opportunities with the Youth Court and the Jail!!!
/0 Comments/in Events /by Renee GregoryFirst: Youth Court Facilitation Fall Training Series, 10/8 and 10/15
The TimeBank Youth Court Team would like to invite you to an upcoming training series for adults who are interested in helping out at the TimeBank Youth Court sessions. We want to be sure everyone is feeling confident about their role at the session and would like to provide the opportunity for people to gain new skills in facilitating the sessions. We are currently running youth court sessions in all four Madison High Schools and Verona High School, as well as at two new community sites – Fountain of Life Church on West Badger Rd, and James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Church on East Johnson St. With the recent expansion, we are in need of more adults who are interested in working with youth helping at the sessions.
We’ve got two trainings on the books for people who want to help at the youth court sessions. The first one is on Saturday, October 8th from 10-12 at the Social Justice Center (1202 Williamson St – conference room). In this training we will do a hands on mock youth court session where we will train people who are interested in being advocate judges, greeters, and notetakers on the logistics of how to run a session. We will focus on the details and roles of adults in helping to ensure a successful session. We will talk about what preparations should look like, questioning, and different agreement options.
The second training is on Saturday, October 15th from 10-12, also at the Social Justice Center. In this training we will focus on different facilitation tips and techniques that can be used to address different situations that may arise during a session. Things like how to set the tone, how to redirect in a positive way, how to ensure a safe space for everyone, and how to keep everyone on track and focused. Both trainings will address when and how it is appropriate for adults to step in and redirect, guide, and give input. The goal of this training series is to help give adults an understanding of our philosophy, the tools to facilitate a session with confidence, and improve everyone’s understanding of what we can do through youth court.
Please rsvp to lorrie@danecountytimebank.
Saturday, October 8, 2016 – 10:001202 Williamson St, Conference roomMadison53703
The Adult Restorative Justice Program is going to be expanding County-wide and will need more Peacemakers to support the program—–upcoming training:
Peacemakers are integral participants of the restorative justice process who attend “circles” and assist the respondent in making amends to the victim. Trainings will be scheduled on 10/24, 10/27, 11/01 (changed from 10/31), and 11/03 (this one may be optional) from 5-9pm, totaling about 12-16 hours- a meal will be served during the evening. The training will be conducted by Jonathan Scharrer, a professor at UW law school, and food will be provided!
If you are interested in participating contact Frances Leonard —fmleonard@wisc.edu or Ron Johnson (Coordinator for the Program) at the Restorative Justice office– 608-630-1214 Johnson-hs.Ronald@countyofdane
Training for Tutoring in the Jail coordinated by the Madison Area Jail Ministry
Sign Up for Fall Training Three half-day sessions in October. Dates: October 8th, 15th and 29th. Times: 8:30 am -12:30 pm Location: Grace Episcopal Church 116 W. Washington Ave. Madison
Visit DaneJailTutors.org and complete the online form Or contact us atDaneJailTutors@gmail.com • (608) 571-7323
The Jail Tutoring Project is supported by the Madison Area Jail Ministry, a non-profit organization that serves people in the Dane County Jail, their families and communities.
The Jail Tutoring Project is not a program of Dane County.
DaneJailTutors@gmail.com (608) 571-7323
Become a Tutor at the Dane County Jail Vision
We hold that literacy is a fundamental human right, essential to the ability to improve one’s quality of life.
We work towards a vision of basic reading, writing, math, and cultural competency skills for any person who finds him or herself incarcerated in the Dane County Jail. We believe in the life-serving value of selfexpression and effective communication; we seek to build literacy skills alongside a sense of pride, competence, hope, self-worth, and joy.
DaneJailTutors@gmail.com (608) 571-7323
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