“Ending Mass Incarceration of Women and Girls” will the subject of a public town hall meeting 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Richmond Urban Ministry Institute, 3000 Chamberlayne Ave.

The program will feature a solutions-oriented discussion of ways to turn around the rise in female incarceration, according to organizers.

The new National Council of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls is staging the town hall as way for members to share their stories and to consider ways participants can usher in change.

The Richmond event is one of 21 town hall meetings the council is hosting around the country, according to the announcement.

Other sponsors of the event include Resource Information Help for the Disadvantaged and ALO Community Strategy.

Details: Lillie Estes, (804) 502-0468.