Conversation Project: The Purpose of Prison: What is Punishment for? (Monica Mueller)

"The state of Oregon is home to fourteen state prisons and one federal prison, places where people are kept as punishment for crimes. But why do we punish? Why is punishment sometimes sanctioned by the state, as in the case of prisons? How do “youth correctional facilities” differ from prisons both in practice and in purpose? Are there other ways to punish that may be more effective, reasonable, or desirable? Philosopher and writer Monica Mueller facilitates a conversation around these questions and others regarding the motivation, purpose, and methods of punishment."

CONVERSATION PROJECT DATES:

Jan 15 - Homeless in the Land of Plenty with Ryan Stroud

Jan 29 -The Purpose of Prison: What is Punishment for? with Monica Mueller

Feb 5 - You're In or You're Out: Exploring Belonging with Lori Eberly

Feb 19 - Life after War: Photography and Oral Histories of Coming Home with Jim Lommasson