Events
Events
We host and highlight events that educate, connect, and inspire action to create meaningful impact.
Upcoming Events
Explore upcoming Prison Society events and events hosted by partner organizations.
In Person Event
Love Above Bars
Join us for our annual LOVE ABOVE BARS event on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at World Café Live in Philadelphia. We'll celebrate over 237 years of impactful work that has shaped our state and nation. Your support has made our work possible, and we look forward to celebrating with you in September.
Online Event
Love Above Bars
Join us for our annual LOVE ABOVE BARS event on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at World Café Live in Philadelphia. We'll celebrate over 237 years of impactful work that has shaped our state and nation. Your support has made our work possible, and we look forward to celebrating with you in September.
Past Events
Browse our past events and recordings.
In Person Event
MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy – Podcast Launch Event
Join our friends from Temple's Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting at Klein College and The Philadelphia Inquirer the official launch of MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy, a new investigative podcast. This six-part series examines the 1985 MOVE bombing—the only time in U.S. history that police dropped a bomb on their own citizens.
Online Event
MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy – Podcast Launch Event
Join our friends from Temple's Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting at Klein College and The Philadelphia Inquirer the official launch of MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy, a new investigative podcast. This six-part series examines the 1985 MOVE bombing—the only time in U.S. history that police dropped a bomb on their own citizens.
In Person Event
2025 Benjamin Franklin Birthday Celebration
Did you know Benjamin Franklin was one of the founders of the Prison Society? Join us and other Franklin-founded organizations to celebrate his birthday! The theme for this year’s event is “Exploring New Worlds”, with a focus on astronomy and astrophysics.
Online Event
2025 Benjamin Franklin Birthday Celebration
Did you know Benjamin Franklin was one of the founders of the Prison Society? Join us and other Franklin-founded organizations to celebrate his birthday! The theme for this year’s event is “Exploring New Worlds”, with a focus on astronomy and astrophysics.
In Person Event
JustUs Ideas Summit
Prison Society Education & Advocacy Director, Leigh Owens, will lead a panel discussion at this event called "Let My People Vote: How Justice Impacted Voters are the new majority." People in prison often don’t get the info they need about elections and candidates, even though their vote matters. This conversation will highlight how increased education and awareness can drive greater voter participation.
Online Event
JustUs Ideas Summit
Prison Society Education & Advocacy Director, Leigh Owens, will lead a panel discussion at this event called "Let My People Vote: How Justice Impacted Voters are the new majority." People in prison often don’t get the info they need about elections and candidates, even though their vote matters. This conversation will highlight how increased education and awareness can drive greater voter participation.
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