April 2026 Newsletter

Women face unique challenges within the criminal legal system—challenges that often go unseen. Our panel will include perspectives from scholars, organization leaders, and those directly impacted by gendered injustice in our carceral system and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leaders at the forefront of educational justice and systemic reform.

We invite you to join The Petey Greene Program for an upcoming webinar in our Justice Education Series (JES):

Gendered (In)justice: Women and the Criminal Legal System

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET

Location: Online via Zoom

Our Distinguished Panelists:

• Sara Bennett: 2024 Guggenheim Fellow and former public defender using photography to illuminate the human cost of mass incarceration.

• Dr. Alethea Taylor: Executive Director of Hour Children, with 27 years of experience in advocacy, education, and family reunification.

• Lynne Sullivan: Regional Manager at the Petey Greene Program and valedictorian of the Boston University Prison Education Program.

• Rossella Schillaci: Award-winning filmmaker and scholar specializing in visual anthropology and carceral research.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Petey Greene Program Team