EXODUSFOUNDATION.ORG BECKONS SUPPORT FROM U.S. CONGRESS TO REFORM U.S. PRISON SYSTEM -- PUBLIC RALLY ON THE HILL (D.C.) MARCH 26, 2015

WHAT: (Washington, D.C.) ExodusFoundation.org will host a public rally in the Nation’s Capital in an effort to garner support from Congress for a Sense of the House Resolution, a bill that establishes the will of the Congress to move forward on an issue. Exodus Foundation.org and its advisers are preparing the bill.

The initiative is calling on Congress to reform the U.S. Prison System through the implementation of a Restorative Justice program in order to dramatically reduce racial disparities, reduce recidivism rates, reduce mass incarceration and save taxpayers’ dollars.

A congressional luncheon symposium organized by Dr. Madeline McClenney, founder of ExodusFoundation.org, is scheduled for Thursday, March 26 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. A public rally will take place from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Details can be found on their Facebook page. The events are open to the media and the public.

Space at the symposium is limited and can be reserved at dc@exodusfoundation.org.

WHO:

Opening Remarks - Rep. Danny Davis, (IL) ( 7th Congressional District); Doug Walker, Director,United Methodist Church-Criminal Justice Initiative; and Dr. Harold Trulear, National Director, Healing Communities USA

Panelists - Myra Byarm, 6 year term Survivor of Mass Incarceration; Sebastian Goodson, 25 year Survivor of Mass Incarceration; Dr. Harold Trulear; Rev. Doug Walker; Dr. Bahiyyah Muhammad, Howard Univ. Dept. of Sociology; Rev. Dr. Michael McBride, PICO; Dr. Clarence Newsome, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Barry Roach, Brother of Lifer, Kevin Washington.... and more!

WHEN:

(Symposium) Thursday, March 26 Noon-1:30 p.m. *RSVP REQUIRED*

(Rally) Thursday, March 26 Noon-5:00 p.m.

WHERE:
B-318 Rayburn
Rayburn House Office Building
SW of the U.S. Capitol, bounded by Independence Ave, South Capitol St., First St., and C St., SW

WHY: To examine the bright future available to the U.S. upon the reduction of punishment as the solution to crime, and the adoption of Restorative Justice as the primary approach to public safety.

HOW: Follow @redseacrossings on Twitter, and get the latest updates and information atwww.Facebook/exodusfoundation.org. For all media-related opportunities, please call Jennifer Colter at (323) 379-4472 or jcolter@srileythomas.com

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