4/28 Stop the Tragedies, Stop the Abuse Statewide Vigils

Stop the Tragedies, Stop the Abuse

Books Not Bars announces Stop the Tragedies, Stop the Abuse — the first statewide action in our "Alternatives for Youth" Campaign.

On Wednesday April 28, people up and down California will be coming together in a statewide candlelight vigil to remember Durrell Feaster and Deon Whitfield. On January 19, Durrell,18, and Deon,17, were found hanged in the cell they shared in the California Youth Authority (CYA), the state's youth prison system.

Durrell's and Deon's tragic deaths are the most striking and sobering testaments to the need for fundamental change in the way that California deals with youth who are in trouble.

STAND WITH THE FAMILIES — COME TO THE VIGIL!

Come to Stop the Tragedies, Stop the Abuse, the first statewide action in the Books Not Bars "Alternatives for Youth" Campaign. Now is the time to put an end to this abuse. Now is the time to take a stand.



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LOCAL DETAILS: STOP THE TRAGEDIES, STOP THE ABUSE


Oakland Vigil
April 28, 2004 — 7 pm

Frank Ogawa Plaza
14th and Broadway
Downtown Oakland

For more information, contact:
Mike Molina
415.951.4844 x229

Los Angeles Area Vigil
April 28, 2004 — 7 pm

Fred C. Nelles Correctional Facility
11850 East Whittier Boulevard
Whittier (in the Los Angeles area)

For more information, contact:
Mike Molina
415.951.4844 x229

Stay tuned for information about vigils in Fresno, Sacramento and elsewhere throughout California!