ONLINE: You Have the Right to NOT Remain Silent: The Unlock the Vote Initiative

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courtesy Jerome Dillard

Jerome Dillard is director of Ex-incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO).

Jerome Dillard, state director of EX-incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO), joins JustDane's James Morgan to discuss why denying suffrage to formerly and currently incarcerated people contributes to recidivism and widens racial disparities. Wisconsin law prohibits those in prison, on probation/parole or on extended supervision from voting. It’s the second JustConversations session from JustDane — the new name of Madison-area Urban Ministry. Event is virtual and free, register here for a link.

media release: Join us for JustDane's second session of JustConversations on Wednesday, February 24th! Our guest, Jerome Dillard, has worked with justice-involved individuals in reentry programming for over 20 years. He is currently the State Director of EXPO (EX-incarcerated People Organizing), an organization that advocates for formerly and currently incarcerated people to be treated with dignity and respect. The State of Wisconsin currently bars people who are in prison, on probation, on parole, and/or on extended supervision from voting. Preventing people with previous criminal histories from voting contributes to the recidivism rate and to the racial divide polarizing our country. Jerome and JustDane's James Morgan will discuss the barriers to voting for justice-involved Wisconsinites and the mission behind EXPO's Unlock the Vote Initiative. Join us to learn more!