The Mission: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Fri, Oct 03
|New Orleans
Witness a powerful story of resilience and community, then stay for a candid panel with survivors, advocates, and faith/community leaders unpacking what it means for Louisiana, and how you can take action. Join us for an evening of truth-telling, reflection, and next steps toward justice.
Time & Location
Oct 03, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
New Orleans, 2836 Lasalle St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
About the event
As part of our commitment to ending solitary confinement and amplifying the voices of survivors, the ISSC Retreat will feature a powerful film screening followed by an in-depth panel discussion. The screening will highlight the lived experiences of individuals who have endured solitary confinement, exposing the devastating psychological, emotional, and physical impacts of isolation.
Immediately following the film, a panel of directly impacted survivors and experts will engage in a critical discussion about the realities of solitary confinement, its role in the criminal legal system, and the urgent need for reform. The panel will also explore pathways toward healing, accountability, and systemic change—uplifting the leadership of those most affected.
We are honored to welcome Naquasia Jones, a nationally recognized leader and organizer with the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT), who will join the panel to share her expertise, lived experience, and insights from her national work to end solitary confinement. Her voice,…