Behind Bars: Meeting the Medical and Educational Needs of Incarcerated People

Program Type:

ESOL

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

PWPL is proud to welcome Homer Venters, former Chief Medical Officer of Rikers Island and author of "Life and Death in Rikers Island" and Vivian Nixon, Executive Director of College & Community Fellowship to discuss medical conditions for incarcerated people and opportunities for creating a better future by finding pathways to education. Rebecca Sanin, President/CEO of Health & Welfare Council of Long Island, will moderate the discussion. Dolphin Book Shop will sell copies of Dr. Venters' book at the event.