07 Dec A Little Piece of Light: A Memoir of Hope, Prison, and a Life Unbound
Part of the Ending Violence Without Violence Virtual Training Series
From 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM
At Zoom Webinar
Presented by the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Seven Dancers Coalition, and Interrupting Criminalization: Research in Action / info@nyscasa.org
Donna Hylton, author of 'A Little Piece of Light: A Memoir of Hope, Prison, and a Life Unbound,' will discuss her life, and how her early trauma impacted her life, later traumas including incarceration, and her connection to other victimized women and advocates doing the work to end sexual trauma and domestic violence.
This webinar will also support Donna’s work with young women by highlighting her story and her book to folks who may not have accessed it yet from NYSCASA. (NYSCASA member programs each received 1 copy of the book during previous resource mailings.)
About the Speaker
Donna Hylton is a women's rights activist and criminal justice reform advocate. Donna speaks publicly about the issues facing incarcerated women and girls and the significant impact the significant increase in the female prison population is having on families, children and our communities. Donna's own life took an unexpected and life-changing turn when as a child she was lured from Jamaica to the United States. Her memoir, 'A Little Piece of Light,' tells the story of the childhood abuse she endured, the spiral of events that lead to her incarceration and how she learned to live, love and trust all over again.
Logistics
This event will be held via Zoom Meetings. Video participation is not required. The session will be recorded and distributed to those who register. Registrants will receive the meeting link by email.
Accessibility
This event will be conducted in spoken English. Language interpretation and closed captioning can be made available upon request. Requests must be submitted to info@nyscasa.org at least 2 weeks prior to the event (January 28, 2021).
This offering is part of our Ending Violence Without Violence Virtual Training Series. Learn more at www.endviolence2020.com.