Louisiana Stop Solitary Symposium: Ending Torture in our Name
Sat, Oct 04
|New Orleans
Gather with survivors, advocates, and community leaders for a powerful day of learning, healing, and action. Experience survivor-led panels and breakout sessions, tour the award-winning “Road Map to Torture” mobile museum, and join a closing memorial honoring those we’ve lost. Come connect & build!


Time & Location
Oct 04, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
New Orleans, 7100 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
About the event
Join survivors, advocates, scholars, faith leaders, and community partners for a powerful day of learning, healing, and action. The ISSC Symposium centers lived experience and equips attendees with tools to reduce and ultimately end the use of solitary confinement in Louisiana and beyond.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 4 • 12:00–6:00 PM
Location: St. Charles Faith + Action Center (New Orleans)
Featuring the award-winning “Road Map to Torture” mobile museum, breakout sessions, survivor storytelling, and a closing memorial.
Featured Speakers & Partners
Hear from leaders who turn truth into change—on the ground, in courts, and in faith communities