The organisers of this conference say it's time to forget reform - it is time to talk about abolishing prisons in society.

This conference will explore and encourage discussion about abolition and alternatives to prison over three days. Full details in the attached document or on the Sisters Inside website (links below).

Registration is now open.

Keynote international speakers;

• Dr Erica Mieners - Author and Activist
• Angela Davis - Author & Activist
• Dr. Sharon McIvor - Activist & Academic
• Gina Dent - Assistant Professor of Women's Studies, University of California
• Dr. Kim Pate - Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies

Keynote national speakers;

• Antoinette Braybrook - Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service in Victoria
• Pricilla Collins - North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency
• Debbie Kilroy - Sisters Inside Inc.
• Dr Anne Summers AO -  Author, journalist and thought-leader
• Melissa Lucashenko - Novelist & Founding Member of Sisters Inside

Conference website: http://www.sistersinside.com.au/conference2014.htm