Join us for a Panel Discussion & Meet and Greet with 3 Returning Citizens

We are so excited to bring Paulette Carrington, Sharif Boyd and Troy David to Pittsburgh!! All three have been released from life sentences in the past year.

Join us Saturday January 20th, 2018

at the Summit Against Racism

12:45pm – 2:15pm

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 616 N. Highland, East Liberty

Room 204 in the Long Hall

Make sure to get the group rate by listing CADBI when you register. Pay what you can. Sliding Scale ($10 suggested)

The Struggle to End Death by Incarceration in PA

Over 5,300 Pennsylvanians are sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, otherwise known as death-by-incarceration (DBI). DBI sentences deny the basic humanity of those serving this sentence, permanently exclude people from their families and communities, exacerbate the trauma and effects of violence, and impact communities of color even more disproportionately than other aspects of the criminal legal system. This panel will consist of three formerly incarcerated people who were released in the last year. They have collectively served 106 years in prison. We will focus on the need to end DBI sentences, the panelists experiences serving DBI sentences and transitioning back to life outside of prison, as well as experiences with the criminal legal system.

Panelists: Paulette Carrington sentenced to DBI at 16, served 40 years, Troy David sentenced to DBI at 17, served 33 years, Sharif Boyd sentenced to DBI at 16, served 36 years.

Facilitators: Yusef Jones and Tiffany Sizemore Thompson Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration (CADBI-West)

Sunday January 21 – 1 – 3pm Meet & Greet at the Thelma Lovette YMCA in the Hill 2114 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Join us for casual conversation, connecting and breaking bread. Come meet Paulette, Troy, Sharif and the newly formed Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration

Let’s Build! There will be light food and refreshments.