
Sense and Nonsense of the Prison System
Come listen to personal stories from a former prisoner and a former prison director!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM House of Compassion
Program: • Introduction: “Who do you lock up?”, by the Detention working group of the Justice and Peace Network • Welcome to House of Compassion, by coordinator Geneviève • Prison Talk: how do you view prison? by Luc Stas, former prison director • Musical interlude • Prison Talk: testimony by Leo, former prisoner • Musical interlude • Q&A and discussion
Simultaneous Dutch–French translation will be provided. Followed by a solidarity sandwich lunch! Register via info@houseofcompassion.be The experience of the former prisoner is central to this event. Everyone is welcome!
This activity is part of the “Encounters at House of Compassion” series, focused on a current theme, with various speakers and testimonies, followed by a shared meal.