We currently in a period of transition as we determine a new organizing structure and name for our collective, and so many of our working groups are in flux. (Learn more about this process on our Transitions page.) In the meantime, here are working groups that are meeting as of December 2023:
- Penpals Backend Working Group – focused on helping with logistics related to new penpal orientations, penpal matching, and database management. This group generally meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM CST, though the date and time may vary. See our calendar for up-to-date meeting info, and reach out to us over email or on Slack if you would like to connect.
- Care Team – focused on helping provide supportive spaces for outside penpals in our community. This group is active and hosts a monthly meeting, usually on Mondays– connect with us on Slack to learn the details.
- Political Education Initiative – focused on helping create collaborative, community spaces for learning together and discussing how we practice prison abolition in our daily lives. This group is active but does not currently have a standard meeting time.
- Book Club meets to discuss a variety of books through an abolition focused-lens. Join our Slack group to learn more.
We also have quarterly All-Hands meetings, times to be announced.
You can find upcoming meeting times on our Calendar, by joining our community on Slack, or by emailing us at abolitionapostles@gmail.com. There are also a few regional groups that still meet.