[Madison, WI] – WISDOM, Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) and Milwaukee Turners host End the Lockdowns and Justice Reinvestment Community Forum on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Turner Hall, 1034 Vel R. Phillips Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203. Join us to meet Milwaukee elected officials, learn about WISDOM’s End The Lockdowns Campaign and provide input on transformational justice priorities in Wisconsin.
WISDOM’s End The Lockdowns Campaign seeks to raise awareness on the detrimental effects of lockdowns to people who are incarcerated in Wisconsin’s prisons and their loved ones, urging Governor Tony Evers to use his authority to take action. It aims to close prisons, reduce the prison population and reinvest spending into community resources that decrease crime and strengthen communities.
Currently, Representatives Ryan Clancy and Darrin Madison have confirmed attendance at the event and WISDOM is still awaiting response from other Milwaukee legislators. WISDOM leaders will provide a presentation about their vision of justice reinvestment and attendees will be able to share testimonies with lawmakers. Register in advance at: https://bit.ly/ReinvestmentCommunityForum. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The restaurant will be open for attendees to purchase their own food and drinks if desired. Panel and broadcast will occur from 6-7:30 p.m. Broadcast will be live streamed on Milwaukee Turners and WISDOM Facebook pages. For inquiries about the event, you can email WISDOM Transformational Justice Campaign Coordinator Mark Rice at ricermark@gmail.com.
