Community Forums on Incarceration, Recidivism & Reentry
October 8, 2018
Announcing 3 special events on 10/11 and 10/12 featuring Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms, Nashville, TN (www.thistlefarms.org)
A Heavenly Evening ~ Dinner with Becca Stevens October 11 at 6:30pm
On October 11 at 6:30pm Angels Charge Ministry is presenting A Heavenly Evening Dinner at The Episcopal Church of the Advent featuring Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms in Nashville. Becca is a nationally known speaker and has been named a 2016 CNN Hero and a Champion of Change by the White House for her work against domestic violence, sexual trafficking. She is an advocate for providing transitional housing and personal case management for those who have experienced trauma, abuse, trafficking, or incarceration. Tickets are $40 per person and may be purchased through our website: www.angelschargeministry.org/events, through Facebook & EventBrite, or by mailing a check to 95 Ashley St., Spartanburg, SC 29307. For more information or questions call: 864.680.1420 or email: [email protected].
FREE Community Forum: October 12 from 8am – 10am
The Effect of Incarceration & Recidivism on Spartanburg County: How We Can Make A Difference In Our Community and State
What – Panel Discussion featuring Becca Stevens as Moderator. Panelists include: Suzanne White, Assistant Public Defender ~ Fred Thrailkill, Retired USArmy & Prison Ministry at Tyger River Prison ~ Rev. Ken Apple, Chaplain at Spartanburg Detention Center ~ Dr. Charles Crite, Criminal Justice Coordinator at The Forrester Center ~ Tara Mabry, Financial Stability Coordinator at United Way and Former Spartanburg Probation & Parole Officer ~ Valerie Stapleton, Operation Educate at Spartanburg Community College
Location – The Episcopal Church of The Advent | 141 Advent St. 29302 – Parish Life Center | Time: 8am – 10am Coffee, Juice and Muffins will be provided at no charge | Registration on website requested but not required
FREE Admission
Becca Stevens at USC Upstate: October 12 from 11:30am – 12:30pm
The Impact of Trafficking & Incarceration on Our Community:Â What You Need to Know & How You Can Make A Difference
What – Becca will talk with college students about the importance of being aware of sexual trafficking, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), recidivism & reentry, and the need for services to help this population. You do not have to be a student to attend!!
Location – USC Upstate | 800 University Way 29303 | Library 002 (Tukey Theatre) | Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
FREE Admission
Other:
Link to Becca Stevens Video “Top Ten Hero” – https://brandfolder.com/s/pfxbfc-6jeik8-e620m4
For More Information: www.angelschargeministry.org/events
