Prisons Forum Karnataka

07/02/2022

Prisons Forum Karnataka will be holding its next meeting on Feb 12, 2022, between 6:00 - 7:30 PM (IST). We will read Chapter 1 of "Abolition. Feminism. Now" by Angela Davis, Gina Dent, Erica R. Meiners, and Beth E. Richie. Message us for a copy of the book and the meeting link.

23/01/2022

17/08/2021

Prisons Forum of Karnataka welcomes you to its second session on 21st Aug, 6PM to 7PM.

In this session, we will continue our discussion of -

1) K. Balagopal's Of Capital and Other Punishments (pages 7-35).

2) Allegra McLeod's essay on Grounding Justice.
Section V: Grounding Justice, and the Conclusions, on pages 1232 to 1239.

We would request everyone who attends read these sections and prepare for a discussion on the topics raised. Reading material can be accessed here - https://bit.ly/PFKA-1

In this discussion we would like to discuss:
1) What principles underlie the system?
2) What role does play in carrying out those principles? In what ways might incarceration undermine those principles?
3) What role could alternatives to incarceration play?

To confirm participation, please email us at [email protected]

We'll share the meeting link with those who confirm participation.
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Prisons Forum of Karnataka is a volunteer-led platform working to be a voice for prisoners and prison reforms.

17/08/2021

Prisons Forum of Karnataka welcomes you to its second session on 21st Aug, 6PM to 7PM.

In this session, we will continue our discussion of -

1) K. Balagopal's Of Capital and Other Punishments (pages 7-35).

2) Allegra McLeod's essay on Grounding Justice.
Section V: Grounding Justice, and the Conclusions, on pages 1232 to 1239.

Reading materials can be accessed here https://bit.ly/PFKA-1

We would request everyone who attends read these sections and prepare for a discussion on the topics raised.

In this discussion we would like to discuss:
1) What principles underlie the system?
2) What role does play in carrying out those principles? In what ways might incarceration undermine those principles?
3) What role could alternatives to incarceration play?

Please go through the attached community guidelines carefully before attending (https://bit.ly/PFKA-comm-guidelines)

To confirm participation, please email us at [email protected]

We'll share the meeting link with those who confirm participation.
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Prisons Forum of Karnataka is a volunteer-led platform working to be a voice for prisoners and prison reforms.

10/08/2021

Pointing out that custodial torture and other police atrocities are problems that still prevail in society, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said the “threat to human rights and bodily integrity are the highest in police stations”

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana also flagged the issues of human rights and dignity, saying these are “sacrosanct”.

05/08/2021

Prisons Forum of Karnataka welcomes you to its first session on 7th Aug, 6PM to 7PM.

We will discuss the idea of punishment in the justice system through the following.

1. Page numbers 7 to 35, Of Capital and Other Punishments by K. Balagopal (https://bit.ly/PFKA-1)

2. Crime and Punishment in the US by Noam Chomsky (https://youtu.be/q4NTAN04Kq4)

Please go through the attached community guidelines carefully before attending (https://bit.ly/PFKA-comm-guidelines)

To confirm participation, please email us at [email protected]

We'll share the meeting link with those who confirm participation.
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Prisons Forum of Karnataka is a volunteer-led platform working to be a voice for prisoners and prison reforms.