From Chains to Change: Exploring Criminal Justice Reform

Explore Louisiana’s role as a global leader in incarceration and its ongoing efforts in criminal justice reform. This class dives into the inequalities of the justice system, the fight for change, and the power of media in shaping perceptions about crime and punishment. Students will meet with formerly incarcerated activists, study the prison industrial complex, and learn media techniques to create impactful projects. Through hands-on collaboration, you’ll produce media pieces for Voice of the Experienced (VOTE), amplifying stories of reform and redemption. Join us to uncover the challenges and possibilities of building a fairer justice system!