• Liberation Lab: What makes a neighborhood safe?

    Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join Walls Turned Sideways fall youth workshop to learn about self identity and local history of Garfield Park through poetry and writing. This workshop aims to build agency to be active in their community through art, writing and transformation of place.  Workshop students will learn about the 5th City Project, which was intended to “catalyze… Read More »Liberation Lab: What makes a neighborhood safe?

  • Abolition 101

    Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Biweekly public reading discussions & presentations on Saturdays from 2-5pm 

  • Emotional Literacy and Relating Circle

    Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join the Emotional Literacy and Relating CircleWho It Is For: This circle is specifically designed for formerly incarcerated individuals, their families, partners, and chosen support systems.Our Shared Vision: We acknowledge that returning to society after incarceration is not merely a logistical or bureaucratic hurdle; it is a profound psychological and emotional transition. This circle serves… Read More »Emotional Literacy and Relating Circle

  • Prison Trauma Healing Circle

    Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Often the voices of those most affected by the criminal justice system are left out of the conversations on how to foster their own healing and transformation. A key element of our work is the circle process—a central tool in restorative justice. These circles create a safe, structured space where participants can share their stories, listen… Read More »Prison Trauma Healing Circle

  • Abolition 101

    Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Biweekly public reading discussions & presentations on Saturdays from 2-5pm 

  • Emotional Literacy and Relating Circle

    Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join the Emotional Literacy and Relating CircleWho It Is For: This circle is specifically designed for formerly incarcerated individuals, their families, partners, and chosen support systems.Our Shared Vision: We acknowledge that returning to society after incarceration is not merely a logistical or bureaucratic hurdle; it is a profound psychological and emotional transition. This circle serves… Read More »Emotional Literacy and Relating Circle

  • Prison Trauma Healing Circle

    Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Often the voices of those most affected by the criminal justice system are left out of the conversations on how to foster their own healing and transformation. A key element of our work is the circle process—a central tool in restorative justice. These circles create a safe, structured space where participants can share their stories, listen… Read More »Prison Trauma Healing Circle

  • Abolition 101

    Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Biweekly public reading discussions & presentations on Saturdays from 2-5pm 

  • Emotional Literacy and Relating Circle

    Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join the Emotional Literacy and Relating CircleWho It Is For: This circle is specifically designed for formerly incarcerated individuals, their families, partners, and chosen support systems.Our Shared Vision: We acknowledge that returning to society after incarceration is not merely a logistical or bureaucratic hurdle; it is a profound psychological and emotional transition. This circle serves… Read More »Emotional Literacy and Relating Circle

  • Prison Trauma Healing Circle

    Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Often the voices of those most affected by the criminal justice system are left out of the conversations on how to foster their own healing and transformation. A key element of our work is the circle process—a central tool in restorative justice. These circles create a safe, structured space where participants can share their stories, listen… Read More »Prison Trauma Healing Circle

  • Abolition 101

    Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Biweekly public reading discussions & presentations on Saturdays from 2-5pm 

  • Emotional Literacy and Relating Circle

    Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join the Emotional Literacy and Relating CircleWho It Is For: This circle is specifically designed for formerly incarcerated individuals, their families, partners, and chosen support systems.Our Shared Vision: We acknowledge that returning to society after incarceration is not merely a logistical or bureaucratic hurdle; it is a profound psychological and emotional transition. This circle serves… Read More »Emotional Literacy and Relating Circle