Incarceration

Join the leading thinkers and innovators transforming the education and workforce systems at our annual summit.… Read More… »

This free virtual conference brings together public health professionals, healthcare providers, social service professionals, and members of the community to build skills around health equity, social justice, and reentry services for current and formerly incarcerated individuals in Illinois. It includes presentations by top leaders in public health and corrections, virtual breakout rooms, the presentation of our Community Reentry Champion Award, and more. … Read More… »

For many citizens returning into the community, a host of new challenges and barriers are present. Re-entering society can be overwhelming for many reasons, and unfortunately many people end up back in prison. The rate of recidivism in the United States is an astonishing 70% within 5 years of release. The Reentry Program at St. Patrick Center is focused on providing the necessary skills and tools to be successful, learn and move forward.… Read More… »

In today’s working world, job readiness is essential. Candidates who are well-prepared for the workplace are more confident and equipped to succeed. Employers also strive to find skilled workers who have the training and skills needed to perform their jobs correctly and help the organization reach its goals.… Read More… »

Empower Missouri is having its first virtual town hall, targeted at service providers and featuring speakers from the fields of legal services, recovery, and reentry. Please share this event with your networks and encourage folks to register to learn more about Clean Slate.… Read More… »

Join staff from Prisons to Professionals (P2P), a STEM-OPS partner, and others on September 8 for the first day of a two-day conference designed and produced by directly impacted people. In 2021, the inaugural Rise Up conference drew over 650 registrants and raised over $25,000 to fund the conference and compensate directly impacted presenters for their time and experiences. We hope to expand on this incredible start with our second annual Rise Up conference on September 8 and 9, 2022.… Read More… »

This workshop will be focused on restorative community building for formerly incarcerated folk. The importance of community and how community building fosters social connection, promotes feelings of belonging and fulfillment, and positively affects mental health will be discussed. … Read More… »

A long-standing premier venue where college students and professionals from all underserved communities can network with each other, the GMiS Conference will allow you to connect with the companies, government agencies and higher education institutions looking to recruit diverse technical talent.  The conference is also the nation’s most prestigious stage for honoring the country’s top STEM talent.  … Read More… »