Ashar Sheppard, Ph. D, with Step by Step, is the speaker at the Inland Empire Debating Society, Sunday, September 14 at Denny's, 1180 Alabama Avenue, Redlands. The meeting begins at 4pm.

Step by Step is a community group representing individuals, religious and civic organizations in Redlands, California. Step by Step, A Community Reentry Coalition focuses on returning approximately 30 former residents back to Redlands after being incarcerated in California State prisons.

Step by Step works in close partnership with with the Redlands Police Department and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

One of its programs includes meeting with parolees weekly at the parolee check in sessions to facilitate their gaining skills needed for employment and lead them toward educational and employment opportunities.

For more information refer to the IEDS Website, inlanddebates.com The organization is open to the public. Members debate topics of local, national and international interest on San Bernardino's Community Access Station. These shows are aired on community access stations throughout the Inland Empire.

-- Jerry Weitzman
Inland Empire Debating Society