Our support group is made up of normal people living under extraordinary circumstances. Some of the members are on the registry, while others are support such as wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, family members and so forth. We are not therapist, lawyers, clergy, or in any way trying to claim we can solve individual problems. We all have one main thing in common. The registry has impacted our lives in some way. The first part of the meeting we encourage people to share successes and hardships. We also spend a little time getting to know each other. There is no requirement to speak, what is said is held in confidence and does not leave the meeting. The speaker only shares what they wish to. Generally, we take a short break after this.
The second part we discuss up-coming events. These vary. It may be a trip to the State Capitol or a convention. We have had two conventions in Saint Louis already and a third is being planned. We will definitely discuss the third convention. I have been to the first and second and the conventions were worth it. Another topic is Advocacy, how do we send our message and who do we tell. We brainstorm and send our ideas and suggestions to the board of directors.
Our ultimate goal is to abolish the registry. If we bond together with enough voices we will be heard. That is how Senate Bill 655 got passed. In the meantime, we lift each other up and support each other to help make sure we live the best life we can.
I hope this wasn't too long. I believe we can have a good group if we can get enough people to participate. I only ask that people try to attend
Women Against Registry will conduct a Lobby Day at the state capitol in Jefferson City three different days over the five month (January to May) legislative session in 2019. The time at the capitol will consist of an exhibit in the third floor rotunda as well as pre-scheduled visits with representatives and senators.
From Charlie:
Last April Pauline and I attended the Opening of the National Memorial for Peace & Justice (the museum about lynching) and The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration in Montgomery, Alabama. Visiting these sites was a very moving experience and one that we would like you to experience also. (Google Equal Justice Initiative website for more info).
Thus, we hope you can join us at the DoubleTree Hotel in Montgomery from Saturday afternoon, April 6, to check out on Tuesday morning, April 9.
Also, you will hear speakers concerning prison reforms. These include Congress returning Pell Grants to prisoners and states releasing lifers.
IF YOU PLAN TO COME, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO FIRST?
THE ANSWER IS TO BOOK YOUR ROOM RESERVATION FOR THE THREE NIGHTS (SAT. APR. 6, SUN. APR 7. MON. APR.8) AT THE DOUBLE TREE HOTEL IN MONTGOMERY NOW. GOOGLE THEIR WEBSITE OR CALL 334-245-2320. BE SURE AND ASK ABOUT THE 50% REDUCTION IN COST ON ON SUNDAY.
THERE ARE NO ROOMS RESERVED UNDER CURE.
ONCE BOOKED, EMAIL CURE@CURENATIONAL.ORG AND WE WILL EMAIL YOU THE DETAILED AGENDA. Charlie
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11th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 16, 17 & 18, 2019 DALLAS, TEXAS
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