VT CURE (Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants), Dream.org, in coordination with Drop LWOP New England, The Sentencing Project, ACLU Vermont, FreeHer, and Vermont Just Justice will be holding the first Day of Empathy in Vermont, a day where we amplify the voices of those impacted by the Vermont criminal justice (CJ) system.

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RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqab2eBkVSaWxanMeHD3ovPs3njXsBK5PFyXa9PqaV2Xa_8g/viewform

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‍Our purpose is to engage and educate the Legislators in Montpelier, VT on how their work affects the underrepresented and forgotten; those who have directly experienced the impacts of the CJ system.

Vermont’s Day of Empathy will shine a light on providing a Second Look at people most significantly touched by the system. We will come together with support, in community, and with compassion, to spread the message that Vermont’s impacted populations will not be forgotten or silenced.

When you join us on March 14th, you will have the opportunity to talk with your Representatives and Senators, to share your story, the story of your family and friends who are, or have been, wrapped up in a system in need of repair.

Join us for networking, panel discussions, learning, and meeting community leaders. Your presence will make the day a success, and we’d appreciate your participation. With the goal of solidarity and investment in change, our Vermont Day of Empathy can help redefine, uplift, and honor, Vermonters.

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More details to come! Hope to see you there!

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With Gratitude & In Solidarity,

‍Timothy Burgess, Director of VT CURE

‍Brashani Reece, Psy.D., Executive Director, Drop LWOP New England

Alexandra Bailey, Senior Campaign Strategist, The Sentencing Project

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