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From October 20th to October 24th, 2024, the Southern Center for Human Rights held its 3rd Annual Reentry Retreat & Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Throughout the week, SCHR welcomed reentry clients from across Georgia and Alabama, providing opportunities to connect with one another, access resources, and develop new skills to support them in their reentry journey.
A System of Support: The Journey After Reentry
Since 2015, the Southern Center for Human Rights has helped more than 60 people be resentenced and released from prisons across the Deep South, over half of whom were sentenced to life without parole. Join Client Services Advocate Waleisah Wilson as she catches up with two of our reentry clients, Mr. William Adams and Mr. Danny Redding.
SCHR Reentry Retreat 2023
On September 27, 2023, the Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR) hosted its 2nd Annual Reentry Retreat in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to SCHR’s reentry clients and designed to allow them a judgment-free space to connect, learn invaluable skills, and address the traumas related to incarceration and returning home. Attendees came from across Georgia and Alabama, having served an average of 23 years and ranging in age from 53 to 70.
A Revolution of Values
Founded in 1976 by ministers, activists, and lawyers, the Southern Center for Human Rights has long held to the words of Dr. King. That our nation must undergo a radical revolution of values. One that calls into question the fairness and justice of our past and present.
Returning Home
“Returning Home” shares the story of former SCHR client Chris Williams and the challenges he faced after being released from prison.
A People’s Victory
On February 5, 2018, the Atlanta City Council unanimously passed a bail ordinance aimed at eliminating wealth-based detention at our city jail.
SCHR 40 Years, 40 Stories: Charlie Scandrett
Before signing the order, the judge declared, “while the sentence appears to be proper and legal, it is not right.”