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SUMMARY:2026 FICPFM Regional Convenings
DESCRIPTION:Four cities. One movement. \n2026 FICPFM Regional Convenings\nFICPFM is bringing our national network together through four regional convenings in 2026. These gatherings are designed for directly impacted leaders\, organizers\, advocates\, partners\, and community-based organizations to connect\, strategize\, and build collective power across regions. \nRegistration is now open for all four 2026 FICPFM Regional Convenings. \n\n\nRegister for the city where you plan to join us\nEach convening has its own registration page\, ticket options\, hotel information\, and city-specific details. Registering for one convening does not register you for all four\, so please review the city and date carefully before completing your registration. \nChicagoNashville \nWashington\, DC \nLas Vegas \n\n\n2026 Convening Locations\n\n\nRegistration Open \nChicago\, Illinois\nJuly 17 to 19\, 2026 \nFocused on base building\, coalition alignment\, and strengthening relationships across the Midwest. \nRegister for Chicago \n\n\nRegistration Open \nNashville\, Tennessee\nAugust 21 to 23\, 2026 \nCentered on rights\, civic power\, collective action\, and regional organizing with communities impacted by the criminal legal system. \nRegister for Nashville \n\n\nRegistration Open \nWashington\, DC\nSeptember 17 to 19\, 2026 \nFocused on policy\, advocacy\, national strategy\, and the power of directly impacted leadership in the nation’s capital. \nRegister for Washington\, DC \n\n\nRegistration Open \nLas Vegas\, Nevada\nOctober 7 to 9\, 2026 \nFocused on civic engagement\, voter power\, regional strategy\, and activating communities ahead of a critical election season. \nRegister for Las Vegas \n\n\n\nScholarship Applications Have Closed\nThank you to everyone who submitted a scholarship application for the 2026 FICPFM Regional Convenings. Scholarship applications are now closed\, and the FICPFM team is reviewing submissions. \nApplication decisions will be shared by email. If you applied and have questions about your application or decision timeline\, please contact us at info@ficpfm.org. \nIf you were not able to apply for a scholarship\, or if you are not selected for an award\, we still hope you will consider registering for the convening you plan to attend. These gatherings are an important opportunity to strengthen relationships\, share strategy\, and build power together. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\nThese convenings are designed for: \n\nDirectly impacted leaders\nOrganizers and advocates\nFICPFM network partners\nCommunity-based organizations\nCivil rights and human rights partners\nPeople and families directly impacted by incarceration and conviction histories\nLeaders working across housing\, healthcare\, employment\, voting rights\, reentry\, and criminal legal system transformation\n\n\n\nRegistration Information\nEach regional convening has its own registration page\, ticket options\, hotel information\, and city-specific details. \nRegistering for one convening does not register you for all four. Please make sure you are selecting the correct city before completing your registration. \nRegistration is now open for all four 2026 FICPFM Regional Convenings. \n\n\n\nWhy We Are Gathering\nAcross every region\, directly impacted leaders\, families\, organizers\, and community partners are building the strategies our communities need to win lasting change. The 2026 Regional Convenings are designed to bring that work into shared space\, strengthen relationships across organizations\, and support the movement infrastructure needed for the years ahead. \nAs FICPFM marks 15 years of national movement-building\, these convenings will create space to honor our history\, learn from one another\, and prepare for the next phase of directly impacted leadership across the country. \n\n\n\nTravel and Hotel Information\nTravel and hotel information will be updated by city. Please check each city’s registration page for the most accurate details\, including hotel blocks\, deadlines\, local transportation guidance\, and arrival information. \nHotel room blocks are limited and expected to fill quickly. If a city’s rooming link is not yet available\, registered attendees will receive updates by email when additional lodging information is ready. \n\n\nAccessibility and Support Needs\nFICPFM is committed to creating convening spaces that are as accessible and welcoming as possible. Each registration page will include space for attendees to share accessibility needs\, allergy information\, mobility needs\, and other support requests related to the conference space.
URL:https://ficpfm.org/event/2026-ficpfm-regional-convenings/
CATEGORIES:FICPFM Events,Network Partner (Q4D),The Movement
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SUMMARY:2024 Convening: Count Us In
DESCRIPTION:Join us this October for the FICPFM 2024 National Convening under the theme “Count US In.”\n \n \n \n“Count US In” is more than just a convening; it’s a powerful rally to action for everyone committed to advancing democracy and equity. \n \n \nAs supporters and allies\, your engagement and dedication are fundamental to our shared goal. This convening is a prime opportunity to enrich our strategies\, exchange knowledge\, and prepare for the end of the election year with inspirational keynotes\, insightful workshops\, and a special “Day of Action” on Saturday\, October 12th. \n \n \nDespite the challenges ahead\, our collective resolve remains unshaken. Coming together in Detroit\, we’ll renew our commitment to “Count US In”—shaping the future through solidarity\, advocacy\, and decisive action. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to an empowering experience.\n \n \n\nRegister Today\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://ficpfm.org/event/ficpfm-2024-convening-count-us-in/
LOCATION:Detroit Marriot at the Renaissance Center\, 400 Renaissance Center\, Detroit\, MI\, 48243
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SUMMARY:10th Anniversary FREEHER March and Rally
DESCRIPTION:Federal and state clemency now; end the incarceration of women and girls and shift resources into communities.\nIn 2010\, as incarcerated women in the federal prison for women in Danbury\, CT\, we began organizing ourselves to highlight the additional harm that incarceration of women and girls inflicts on us\, our families\, and our communities. Upon our release\, we have continued to work to end the incarceration of women and girls and shift resources into communities. \nOn April 24\, we’re marching in Washington DC to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the FreeHer March and Rally. \nThis Mother’s Day\, 150\,000 incarcerated mothers will spend their day separated from their children unless the Biden Administration and state governors take immediate action. The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls\, along with fellow advocates and organizations fighting to end mass incarceration\, will lead a powerful march and rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington\, D.C.\, with a clear and urgent message: “Bring Moms Home for Mother’s Day.” \nWe are calling on Federal and State officials across the country to grant clemency to incarcerated women and mothers\, highlighting the staggering reality that 80% of women in jails and 56% of women in prison are mothers to children under the age of 18. Most of these women are the primary caretakers of their families\, women of color\, and most of the mothers in jail are awaiting trial simply because they can’t afford bail. This is a women’s rights issue\, a criminal justice issue\, a racial justice issue\, and an economic justice issue. The march and rally are part of larger national initiatives titled the #FreeHer Campaign and #ClosureIsPossible\, which aim to end the incarceration of women and girls and shift resources currently spent on women’s jails and prisons to meaningful investment in communities. \nUnder the Obama Administration\, with Joe Biden as Vice President\, 1\,715 acts of clemency were issued\, signaling a strong stance on racial justice. Now\, under his direct leadership\, President Biden has granted a mere 13 acts of clemency. During his campaign\, President Biden pledged to end the mass incarceration crisis and promised to lead with a commitment to racial justice. Clemency IS racial justice\, and\, especially for women in prison\, it’s being horrifically underutilized. \nThe march and rally are on April 24\, 2024. The march starts at 11:00 a.m. at the historic Metropolitan AME church in Washington\, DC\, and we rally at Freedom Plaza from 12 to 4 p.m. During this important time in our country\, we ask that you stand with us. \nFICPFM is proud to stand with the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls at the FreeHer March and Rally\, actively supporting the 10th anniversary of this historic event on April 24 in Washington\, D.C. We are not only in attendance but also thrilled to bring over a dozen women from our network to march and rally alongside our leaders. Together\, we continue to fight for justice\, support clemency\, and push for crucial changes in our communities.
URL:https://ficpfm.org/event/10th-anniversary-freeher-march-and-rally/
LOCATION:Metropolitan African Methodist Church\, 1518 M ST. NW\, WASHINGTON\, DC\, 20005
CATEGORIES:Network Partner (Q4D)
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SUMMARY:2022 National Convening
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URL:https://ficpfm.org/event/2022-national-convening/
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SUMMARY:Quest for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Quest for Democracy Advocacy Day helps formerly incarcerated people speak truth to power\, regain our dignity\, and make California a better\, safer place for all. We will be meeting with CA legislators virtually to advocate for a platform of bills to improve access to employment\, housing\, and education\, & to restore our civil and human rights. \nThis year\, Digital Quest for Democracy will take place on May 4th\, from 10 am to 2 pm. \nAll formerly incarcerated & convicted people\, family members\, and allies are welcome. Afterwards\, we will coordinate follow-up and relationship-building between participants and legislators/staff. \nTo receive your DQ4D t-shirt in time for the event\, please register by April 26th. If you register after April 26th\, you will receive your t-shirt later in May. \nWe will be hosting Digital Quest for Democracy on Whova\, a free app that\, once downloaded to your device or computer\, will have the agenda and access to all the meetings at your fingertips. We are happy to assist anyone in downloading the app or creating a Whova account. If you’re not able to access the Whova app\, then a Zoom account can be used to attend individual sessions. \n 
URL:https://ficpfm.org/event/quest-for-democracy/
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SUMMARY:Racially Charged: America’s Misdemeanor Problem
DESCRIPTION:The Formerly Incarcerated Convicted People & Families Movement along with Brave New Films is inviting you to a virtual screening of the new short documentary\, Racially Charged: America’s Misdemeanor Problem.  Narrated by actor Mahershala Ali\, the film was inspired by Harvard Law Professor Alexandra Natapoff’s book Punishment without Crime and explores the history behind our broken criminal legal system which charges 13 million Americans a year\, mostly poor black and brown\, with Misdemeanors. \nFollowing the 35-minute film viewing\, we’ll hear from the president of Brave New Films\, Robert Greenwald; father and musician\, Chris Lollie (featured in the film)\, DeAnna Hoskins\, President JLUSA\, Ben Crump\, Trial lawyer for Justice\, Talitha L. LeFlouria\, Assoc. Professor University of Virginia\, and David Ayala\, National Organizer\, FICPFM. \nThe event will take place on April 21st at 8PM EST. RSVP here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/racially-charged-tickets-149936364703 to receive details on how to watch live over YouTube or Facebook. \nBrave New Films is a non-profit 501c3 production company. All of their films are FREE shared with educators\, faith institutions\, advocacy groups and the general public to educate and activate them on critical social issues. \n 
URL:https://ficpfm.org/event/racially-charged-americas-misdemeanor-problem/
LOCATION:Virtual
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