The Hidden Workforce: The Business Case for Justice Reform

Event type: 
Presentation
When and where
Date: 
Monday, October 24, 2022
Time: 
3:30pm ET
Location: 
One Atlantic Center
1201 W Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
What

Across the country, incarceration will separate approximately 1.6 million children from their mothers this year. Join Small Business Majority, Alston + Bird and the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) for a screening of the documentary "Apart" which follows the journey of three of these women. The screening will be followed by refreshments and a panel discussion on the impact of justice reform on the workforce, as well as time for conversations and networking with other attendees and panelists.

Doors open at 3:30. Event begins at 4:00. Refreshments will be provided.


Speakers include:


  • Emmy Williams, Georgia Justice Project
  • Rachel Shanklin, Small Business Majority
  • Natasha DiFiore, Metro Atlanta Chamber
  • Ashley Furst, Responsible Business Initiative for Justice

Moderated and with introductory remarks by:

Mary Benton, Alston + Bird


Event topic: 
Workforce Issues
Second chance