I wanted to let everyone know about an upcoming free webinar at WebJunction about prisoners and access to the Internet.
Internet in Prison: Pros and Cons
When: January 7, 2009 at 1-2 PM CST (find your local
time zone here)
Internet access is a hot button in prison because of the potential for predatory, white collar criminal, and other dangerous activities. And yet, prison programming is designed to help incarcerated people prepare for success post-release. The Internet has the potential to support both harmful and positive goals. Is there a way to balance the priority of safety with reintegration goals? Join Melisa Gilbert of Coyote Ridge Correctional Center (WA) as she presents and facilitates a conversation on the multiple points of view on this controversial issue.
Register here:
http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1536This webinar is based on a presentation she gave in Colorado at the International CEA conference. There will be time for what we hope is a lively conversation about this topic.
WebJunction also has an area where you can read and publish articles, resources, and discussions about services to incarcerated people: http://www.webjunction.org/correctional-and-institutional. Publishing is open to everyone, and you retain republication rights (more information about contributing can be found here: . I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
