Women Unshackled - Live

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On Tuesday, July 18 Broadly and VICE News will be broadcasting live from the Newseum in Washington, DC at the Women Unshackled conference about the problems facing women in U.S. prisons. Hosted by the Justice Action Network and the Brennan Center for Justice, the event organizers say the day will “discuss the unique challenges women face in the [criminal justice] system and the policy solutions to improve outcomes.” Lawmakers from both sides of the isle – including Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA), and Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Governor Mary Fallin (R-OK) – will be taking part in the day of discussions. You can see a schedule for the day’s events below, and find more information here: http://www.justiceactionnetwork.org/womenunshackled/ 9:30 a.m - 9:45 a.m. - Welcome Remarks from Holly Harris, Executive Director, Justice Action Network, and Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA). 9:45AM - 10:30 AM - U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and Susan Molinari, Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations, Americas, Google. 10:45AM - 11:45 AM Breakout Session One: How Arrest and Jail Policies Impact Women and Families (Watch on Broadly) Breakout Session Two: Rehabilitation and Treatment Strategies for Women Behind Bars 12:15PM - 1:30PM - Lunch Session featuring U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and a Keynote by Gov. Mary Fallin (R-OK). 1:30PM - 2:30PM Breakout Session Three: What Happens to Children When Moms Go to Prison? (Watch on Broadly) Breakout Session Four: The Need for Female-Fo

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