Ripple Effects Become Tidal Waves Conference

Ripple Effect Conference

Dates: Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 – Saturday, Apr 18, 2026

Start time: 2 PM

The Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies is partnering with The Humanization Project to bring a multi-day conference about prison reform.

Join us for panels, workshops, film screenings, and more. Speakers include Delegate Rae Cousins, members of the Solitary Coalition, Beckie Rose-Bowman and others.

View the full schedule here

Register here

Event contact: Michi Gardner, gardnerjm2@vcu.edu