October 26, 2021 One Community, One Book Webinar

On Tuesday, October 26th, Inside Out hosted an event with the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights reflecting on Dr. Reuben Jonathan Miller’s book “Halfway Home.” His book points out that mass incarceration is designed to follow… Read More

June 18, 2021 Justice that Heals Webinar

Hosted by Inside Out Reentry Community, Justice That Heals: A Forum on Restorative Justice provides an overview on Restorative Justice and how it works to heal people who’ve been harmed by criminal acts as well as those who’ve… Read More

Justice That Heals: A Forum on Restorative Justice

The U.S. criminal legal system relies on “Retributive Justice” — punishment for wrong-doing — but there is an alternative! Restorative Justice works to heal people who’ve been harmed by criminal acts as well as those who’ve caused that… Read More

April 22, 2021 Unheard Voices Webinar

Hosted by Inside Out Reentry Community, the Unheard Voices: Impacts of Incarceration on Children and Families webinar discusses the hidden impacts of incarceration and reentry on children, partners, and family members. These groups often face challenges finding support… Read More

October 22, 2020 Virtual Women in Reentry Forum

Hosted by Inside Out Reentry Community, the Women in Reentry Forum explores the gender-based inequalities and challenges women face both within the criminal justice system and when returning to the community.

Virtual Forum! Women in Reentry October 22

Inside Out will be hosting a virtual forum with keynote speaker Michelle Daniel Jones, followed by a panel of formerly incarcerated women and reentry service providers, on Thursday October 22nd from 12 – 1:30 pm. The forum will… Read More

Jean Martin Community Service Award for 2017

Inside Out was honored to receive the Jean Martin Community Service Award for 2017 from the Iowa City Federation of Labor. Jean was an Iowa City activist and union member who passed away in 2011. A lovely tribute… Read More

Restoring Voting Rights Panel Discussion

InsideOut Reentry Director Mike Cervantes appeared recently on the program Ethical Perspectives on the News, as part of the Restoring Voting Rights for Felons panel discussion.

Bryan Stevenson Talk on Just Mercy

The UI Center for Human Rights, UNESCO City of Literature/Iowa City Book Festival and Geneva Lecture Series, along with Prairie Lights Books are bringing Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy, to the IMU on October 4 to give… Read More