Arts education should be offered wherever young people are, including jails or detention centers. Recently, many policies and increasing amounts of research is being conducted on the impact of arts education in transforming the juvenile justice system. What is the role of the arts in the education of incarcerated young people? How do we enact policies of equity to address these issues? As an arts education supporter, connect with experts in this field, learn the language of the work, and identify new ideas to inform your path forward. 

Presenters:

Kaile Shilling, Executive Director, Arts for Incarcerated Youth Network (AIYN)

Fabian Debora, Community Connection Director, Arts for Incarcerated Youth Network

Zoe Rawson, Policy Director, Arts for Incarcerated Youth Network