Join us for a powerful VAAC Friday conversation featuring special guest Eric Anderson from the Organization of Exonerees as part of Second Chance Month.

Exonerees are individuals who were wrongfully convicted and have fought to reclaim their freedom. Their experiences expose deep failures within our criminal legal system and the lasting impact of wrongful incarceration on individuals, families, and entire communities. Read more about Eric Anderson here: https://www.michiganpublic.org/criminal-justice-legal-system/2025-11-17/new-report-on-a-wrongful-conviction-highlights-old-missteps-in-hopes-of-preventing-future-mistakes

This conversation will focus on what happens after exoneration and how people move forward after the system gets it wrong.

During Second Chance Month, we recognize the importance of restoring opportunity and supporting people as they rebuild their lives. This conversation will explore how civic engagement and voting become critical pathways for reclaiming voice, agency, and power.

Participation in the democratic process is about more than casting a ballot. It is about being heard, shaping change, and ensuring that what happened to them does not happen to others.

This is an opportunity to listen, learn, and deepen our understanding of the connection between justice, democracy, and building civic power, and why those most impacted must be at the center of this work.

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Event Details

📅 Friday, April 24
🕒 12:30 – 1:30 PM EST
💻 Virtual (Zoom)
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