# Event Details - **Event Name**: Joyful Resistance: A Day of Storytelling, Solidarity, and Action - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the Justice Reform Partnership as we advocate for community reform, justice, and support to strengthen families.About this EventJoin the (JRP) on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 8:00 am ET for Joyful Resistance: A Day of Storytelling, Solidarity, and Action : Justice Day 2026! This event will take place in person in downtown Atlanta at Central Presbyterian Church and will be live-streamed. To stream the event, join us live on , , and .Learn from policy experts and perform advocacy related to criminal legal reform at the Georgia State Capitol.Throughout the day, you will have the chance to connect with like-minded individuals, engage with lawmakers, learn about important criminal legal issues, and discover ways to support people who are incarcerated and impact change.Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Breakfast and registration begin at 8:00 am. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 am. Please note that if you plan to speak with legislators at the Capitol, there will be an option for you to select on the registration form. Be sure to bring a photo ID.Please note the last day to request transportation assistance will be Friday, February 13.Parking information/directions are below. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/dad51320-f7af-11f0-a7b3-9f39d05c56dc-rimg-w523-h740-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/daf2ad40-f7af-11f0-9be3-e3b7b4b0331e-rimg-w523-h740-dcfdfdfd-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 08:00 AMBreakfast & RegistrationInfo: Check-in at registration table. ?: 08:30 AMWelcome & Grounding Remarks?: 08:50 AMPanel: Legislative Panel: What’s At Stake in 2026Info: An overview of key policy issues and legislative priorities shaping Georgia’s 2026 session.?: 09:40 AMBill Breakouts & Advocacy PreparationInfo: Attendees prepare for advocacy by reviewing priority bills and action strategies.?: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AMAdvocacy In Action (Choose One Option)Info: Option 1: Capitol Visits Meet with legislators and engage in direct advocacy at the Capitol. Option 2: Onsite Engagement Activities For participants remaining onsite, choose from: Call to Action Stations Justice Day Action Stations Story Collection Creative Resistance Lab?: 11:45 AMCapitol Debrief & ReflectionInfo: Group reflection with Capitol leads and shared learning from the morning’s advocacy efforts.?: 12:00 PMLunch & Networking / Resource FairInfo: Lunch. Connect with partners, organizations, and community resources.?: 12:45 PMMidday Re-Grounding & Afternoon Overview?: 01:00 AMAfternoon Breakout Sessions (Concurrent)Info: Attendees will choose one session from the following: Imagining Policy Futures Rooted in Care: Telling Our Stories for Justice ( Women on the Rise GA);JusticeWatch: Courts, Accountability & Community Power (Southern Center for Human Rights);Youth Justice & Reentry: Building Pathways Home (Southern Poverty Law Center);Ending Felony Disenfranchisement (Rights Restoration Coalition of Georgia);Open Records & Data Privacy (Atlanta Community Support Project) ?: 01:55 PMLive Talk Justice TuesdayInfo: Join us for a live recording of Talk Justice Tuesday focused on Georgia’s parole system and the urgent need for reform. This session will explore how parole decisions impact individuals, families, and communities, and examine the policies and practices shaping release, accountability, and second chances in Georgia. Featuring advocates, policy leaders, and directly impacted voices, this conversation will connect lived experience with policy analysis and highlight pathways for change.?: 03:00 AMClosingInfo: Closing remarks and next steps for 2026! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/atlanta/joyful-resistance-a-day-of-storytelling-solidarity-and-action/100001980198837027 - **Event Categories**: storytelling, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Atlanta - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Central Presbyterian Church - **lat**: 33.7497246 - **long**: -84.38890020000001 - **full address**: Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington Street Southwest, Atlanta, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Joyful Resistance: A Day of Storytelling, Solidarity, and Action - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2cb30ddf7b699632bd2bbede3bfc7aba76d06f774c9a0f6b15aea339493116dd-rimg-w1200-h675-dc2f315e-gmir.jpg?v=1769099518 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Joyful Resistance: A Day of Storytelling, Solidarity, and Action being held? - **A:** Joyful Resistance: A Day of Storytelling, Solidarity, and Action takes place on Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington Street Southwest, Atlanta, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Joyful Resistance: A Day of Storytelling, Solidarity, and Action? - **A:** Joyful Resistance: A Day of Storytelling, Solidarity, and Action is organized by Southern Center for Human Rights. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Joyful Resistance: A Day of Storytelling, Solidarity, and Action is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Atlanta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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