Thriving Communities Gathering November 2022
Thu, Nov 10
|Clinton
Thriving Communities Gatherings are unique opportunities for different groups doing aligned work to gather, learn and inspire each other. The November 2022 Gathering will focus on the trauma of incarceration, on hope, and on the power of community engagement.


Time & Location
Nov 10, 2022, 3:00 PM – Nov 12, 2022, 3:00 PM
Clinton, 6449 Old Pietila Rd, Clinton, WA 98236, USA
About the event
Thriving Communities Gatherings are unique opportunities for different groups doing aligned work to gather, learn and inspire each other. The November 2022 Gathering will focus on the trauma of incarceration, on hope, and on the power of community engagement.
Why does this work matter?
The United States has some of the highest recidivism rates in the world. According to the National Institute of Justice, “almost 44% of individuals released return before the end of their first year out of prison.” High rates of recidivism are not just a public safety concern, but have tremendous impact on the lives of offenders who are often unable to break out of the cycle of repeat offending. The research also shows that, in general, children whose parents are incarcerated are at higher risk for increased antisocial behaviors and psychological problems, such as depression.
The November gathering is an opportunity to connect with ordinary people who chose to do…