You are formally invited to join us for the Beyond Impact: Mending a Broken System Symposium Brunch.

Date and Time: Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Highline Community College

This gathering is not simply an event. It is a moment of collective reckoning and reflection, a space where we will confront the profound and lasting impact of our judicial system on youth and families. Together, we will look directly at the true cost of incarceration, the complexities of sentencing, and the heartbreaking reality of young people being charged and treated as adults.

Throughout the day, you will hear powerful lived experiences that remind us of

who is most affected by these decisions. You will witness poetry that speaks to survival and resilience. You will receive essential information from the ACLU about knowing your rights. You will learn from the Institute for Black Justice as they share critical findings from the Gideon Project.

This symposium is an opportunity to learn, to speak, to connect, and to take part in a united effort to pursue meaningful change. We cannot rebuild a broken system without the wisdom, compassion, and leadership of people like you. Your presence matters. Your perspective matters. Your commitment to justice matters.

Please RSVP as seating is limited https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-impact-mending-a-broken-system-tickets-1975219914937?aff=oddtdtcreator