20828 - Reimagining Work Under Mass Incarceration: Exploring Barriers and Opportunities

Description

This thematic panel brings together leading sociologists to explore the multifaceted impact of mass incarceration on work. The discussion will examine qualitative and quantitative approaches to studying obstacles and opportunities for formerly incarcerated people seeking employment. Experts will discuss research on stigma, discrimination, legal restrictions, access to education and training, trust, and other challenges related to work. Additionally, the panel will highlight social processes of resilience and the potential for interventions designed to mitigate these barriers. This session aims to examine the complexities of work in the context of mass incarceration and to consider how research can be leveraged for reforms and actionable solutions toward a more inclusive labor market.

Sub Unit

• Thematic Session

Presider

• Jessica T. Simes, Boston University

Panelists

• Brielle Bryan, Rice University

• David J. Harding, University of California-Berkeley

• Damon Jeremy Phillips, Columbia University

• Sandra S. Smith, Harvard University

Session Organizer

• Jessica T. Simes, Boston University