Event Details

We will be reading and discussing Arrested Justice: Black Women, Violence, and America’s Prison Nation by Beth Richie. 

 

 Hosted by the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence & the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council are pleased to offer a Leadership Book Club for professionals working in domestic violence and sexual assault programs across Georgia.

This summer, we will engage in a guided discussion of

Arrested Justice: Black Women, Violence, and America's Prison Nation by Beth E. Richie invites readers to examine how responses to violence can unintentionally replicate harm—particularly for Black women navigating both interpersonal violence and systemic inequities. Through a trauma-informed lens, the book challenges us to consider how safety, trust, choice, and empowerment are—or are not—present in the systems we rely on.

Rather than focusing only on individual acts of violence, Richie highlights the broader conditions that shape survivor experiences, including racism, poverty, and over-reliance on punitive systems. This framing encourages leaders to reflect on how advocacy can move beyond compliance and crisis response toward practices that center healing, dignity, and long-term well-being.

Session Dates & Details

Participants will meet for three facilitated discussions:

  1. July 15

  2. July 29

  3. August 12

Time: Pick morning 10am or afternoon 1pm 

After registering, you will receive a separate email with discussion questions and the Zoom link to attend the session.

Date & Time

Event Date(s): 07/15/2026 - 07/15/2026

Event Time(s): 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Credits: 1.5 Hours

Contact Person

Jennifer Lyon - Director of Training and Capacity Building jlyon@gcadv.org

Location

VIRTUAL VIA Zoom

Speaker Information

Alexis Champion Jennifer Thomas

Intended Audience

This book club is designed for: Executive Directors Program Managers