Navigating Correctional Systems: Guidance for Families and Advocates

Navigating Correctional Systems: Practical Guidance for Families and Advocates

Presenter: Alison Coleman of the Osborne Association

Date and Time: January 21st 12pm-1pm

Location: Hope House Rec Center 517 Livingston Ave Albany

*There is no virtual option.

Join us to learn more about how to support loved ones that are justice-involved. This presentation will share useful information and involve interactive discussion for families and advocates to implement.

About Alison Coleman

For the last 15 years, Alison has managed 19 NYS prison visiting centers, through the Osborne Association. She was a prison family member for 25 years and as such, created Prison Families of New York, Inc. in the early 1980s. She has a historical perspective on incarceration as well as a wealth of information on finessing the prison and prison visiting experience. Alison enjoys teaching prison basics, as well as more advanced topics like programs, transfers, pre-release and reentry.