Now Accepting Proposals!

Help lead the way by sharing your expertise, experiences, and a unique perspective to showcase the richness of collective knowledge and inspire action to improve the carceral system.

Some Topics of Interest:

• Successful reintegration for returning citizens
• Creative strategies for advancing higher education opportunities for individuals involved in the justice system.
• Empowering families of prisoners through collaborative initiatives
• Building supportive communities for those affected by the carceral system

16th Annual Conference

2024

The Connecting 4 Justice International Conference plays a pivotal role as a forum to bring together families of prisoners, educators, employers, individuals with past incarceration experiences, law enforcement and professionals connected to the carceral system. Our aim is to cultivate conversations, promote collaboration, and fortify a sense of community among these diverse groups, fostering shared understanding and common ground.

We believe that your expertise and insights would greatly contribute to the success of our conference. As such, we invite you to consider becoming a speaker for the event. Your unique perspective and experiences can inspire, educate, and drive positive change within our community across the world.

Conference Details:

• Dates: September 18, 19, & 20, 2024
• Time: All day
• Venue: Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio

Theme: Conversations, Collaboration & Community

Presented by: Connecting 4 Justice Conference dba International Prisoners’ Family Conference in association with Ashland University and the Ridge Project Inc

If you are interested in being a speaker or have any recommendations for potential speakers

Speaker Proposal Form online by Proposal Submission Deadline June 1, 2024.

Questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or (915) 861-7733

In Association With

Founded in 1878, Ashland University is a private, comprehensive institution in north central Ohio that prepares students for exciting professions and careers, and places great emphasis on the importance of “Accent on the Individual” as a core value (www.ashland.edu)

The RIDGE Project was created to serve families impacted by incarceration through direct services, family day events, youth programming, case management and professional development opportunities (www.theridgeproject.com)

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