Two Events - This week!!

What I Want My Words To Do To You

We cordially invite you to a screening of this eye-opening documentary that explores the lives of women in prison, and their journey from victimization to offending.

Immediately following the film will be a panel discussion that will focus on the charge and the challenge faced by professionals who serve victims, offenders, and/or both.

Panelist include: Randall Wilson, Legal Director for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU); Katie Jares, Director of the Skylark Project, a program that offers support and services to incarcerated survivors of domestic violence through the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV); Joe Swaim, Probation/Parole Officer, Department of Correctional Services for the 5^th Judicial District of Iowa; Kristine Verwers, Warren County Victim/Witness Coordinator; and, Danny Heggen, co-editor of “Voices on the Inside: The Women of Boronia,” a collection of interviews with incarcerated women in Australia.

Wednesday April 22^nd, 7-9:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm

Casady School

Gymnasium

1801 16^th Street

Des Moines Iowa 50314

This event is free and open to the public. A good will donation will be accepted with all proceeds going to domestic violence and sexual assault programs in Iowa. For more information on this event, contact the Simpson Urban Studies Institute at 515.306.9594.

Sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa, Simpson College, Simpson Urban Studies Institute, and the Warren County Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Any One of Us: Words from Prison

You are cordially invited to attend a staged reading of enlightening and provocative essays written by female prison inmates and performed by community members and formerly incarcerated women.

Friday April 24^th, 2009 7-9pm, doors open at 6:30pm

North High School

Room 119

501 Holcomb Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

This event is free and open to the public. A good will donation will be accepted with all proceeds going to domestic violence and sexual assault programs in Iowa. For more information on this event, contact the Stacie O’Connor at 515.953.4293.

Sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa and the

Warren County Coalition Against Domestic Violence