LAS VEGAS, NV * AUGUST 6 - AUGUST 7, 2025
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LAS VEGAS, NV * AUGUST 6 - AUGUST 7, 2025 *
A BETTER PATH FORWARD FOR
Rehabilitation, Reentry and Reaffirming Community Safety
two days of meaninGful conversations
Join CJMHC in
LAS VEGAS, NV AUGUST 6-7, 2025
The timing is right, and the field is receptive to working towards a brighter future for people impacted by the justice system. The time is now, and we are here to help advance the movement.
FAQs
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CJMHC is a national platform to present and get up to date with the most innovative practices to increase the likelihood of successful reentry for returning citizens. We attract the most influential, visionary changemakers and criminal justice experts across the nation, who have the knowledge, experience and capabilities to engage and stimulate intellectual dialogue amongst their peers in particular prison reform.
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CJMHC offers invaluable opportunities for deeper engagement, focused learning, and interactive experiences for attendees to delve into over 25 specific areas related to the main theme of the conference and interact more intimately with speakers and peers.
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Criminal justice practitioners, mental health professionals, government agencies, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, recruitment managers, philanthropists, academia, students, and returning citizens.
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In-Person Conference
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2 Days
Breakfast, Lunch and Welcome Reception Included
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August 6 - 7, 2025
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join hundreds of advocates for an unforgettable experience at #cjmhc2025!
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CONFERENCE DATES
August 6-7, 2025
UNLV Student Union
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154
conference INFORMATION
EVENT DETAILS
The 2025 Criminal Justice Mental Health Conference is taking place from August 6 to August 7, at the UNLV Student Union in Las Vegas, NV. Join us for over 20 breakout sessions, inspiring keynote addresses, panel discussions, and a fireside chat. This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate and learn in an innovative environment. The goal is to deepen your understanding of the reentry and mental health needs within our community. Learn from top experts, researchers, and practitioners in the field. Plus, enjoy numerous events where you can connect and exchange ideas with peers from across the country.
REGISTRATION informaTION
Registration fees include entry into education sessions, panel discussions, fireside chat, receptions and meals (breakfast and lunch on Wednesday, August 6 and Thursday, August 7). Online registration closes end of day Monday, July 28.
REGISTRATION FEES
(through June 6)
$398 per person
LATE REGISTRATION FEES
(June 7 – July 28)
$498 per person
HOTEL INFORMATION
Attendees are responsible for booking their own hotel rooms.
featured keynote speakers
Proudly bringing you top tier keynote speakers from across the nation.
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REENTRY CHAMPION, TEDx SPEAKER & RESILENCE EXPERTStephanie is a survivor of human trafficking and a formerly incarcerated person.
She is the CEO of Ignite Recovery and the founder of Empire Reentry and Recovery Solutions.
Stephanie is a mental health advocate.
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3X GRAMMY-NOMINATED MUSICIAN WITH A MESSAGEPart rapper/part singer-songwriter, SaulPaul is an entertaining artist who blends his voice, his guitar, and his loop pedal to create a live show that is nothing less than an experience. SaulPaul is an award winning #ChangeMaker who has performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and been featured on America’s Got Talent. His inspiring life story, which chronicles his journey from prison incarceration to college graduation, has been shared through the documentary Million Dollar Dreams as well as his memoir, Be the Change.
Meet the Speakers
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DENNIS RITCHIE
GOODWILL KENTUCKY
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LADA GASPARAC
MARYHURST
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Christine Jones Brady
NEVADA ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE
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SHINITA REDDICK
CEO, EVERYDAY SOLACE FOUNDATION
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MICHAEL COLEY
FORMER CORRECTIONAL EDUCATOR
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HOPE CROSS
TRAINER AND CONSULTANT
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ALISON RAPPING
CEO, AROUET FOUNDATION
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RYAN SPOHN, PH.D.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-OMAHA
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KIM THOMAS
AROUET FOUNDATION
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CHARLES A. DANIELS
FORMER NEVADA PRISON DIRECTOR
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ELONA WASHINGTON
AWARD WINNING INDIE PUBLISHER
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LETICIA ESCAMILLA
MINDFUEL IN MOTION
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BRANDY SMITH
AROUET FOUNDATION
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STEVEN SEWELL
ENCOURAGING HOPE, INC.
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DR. FELISA BRYANT
THE IF PROJECT
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TIMOTHY WERT
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY INVESTMENTS
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DR. BELAY REDDICK
EVERYDAY SOLACE FOUNDATION
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TAMARA SPRINGS
C.E.O. ATLANTA
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DR. CRAIG WALEED
DISABILITY RIGHTS NORTH CAROLINA
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TRINH DANG
NAMI SOUTHERN NEVADA
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LISA THURAU
STRATEGIES FOR YOUTH
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CHRISTOPHER SMITH
TENNESSEE DEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH
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ANGELA JOHNSON
JOB MOJO
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MONTY BURKS
TENNESSEE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
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Dr. Shawn Rolfe
SOCIAL SCIENTIST AND RESEARCHER
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KHALIL A. HALIM
SECOND CHANCE CENTER DENVER
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CANDICE S. WHITE
SECOND CHANCE CENTER AURORA
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JESSIE MABREY
NATIONAL INCARCERATION ASSOCIATION
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DR. CAMILLIA HARRIS
MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE
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JAMES LEBLANC
RELEASE RESENTMENT COACH
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BRIAN WILLIAMS
CARING COMMUNITY, INC.
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KATE BOCCIA
NATIONAL INCARCERATION ASSOCIATION
Additional speakers coming soon
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Additional speakers coming soon ⋆
Join the forefront of intellectual exchange at our premier academic conference. Accelerate your knowledge impact by engaging with the nation’s top scholars and experts.
Speaker openings
CJMHC is accepting applications to present in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 2025CJMHC is looking for speakers. If you are interested in being a speaker for a session, complete the “Presenter Request Form” below. If selected, you will receive an email to join as a speaker. All selected speakers must confirm their participation and will have to register for the conference as a speaker.
Presentations must be educational in nature. Sales pitches, products, and/or marketing programs that promote an organization’s services or products will not be accepted.
presenter request form
Interested in giving a presentation? Please complete the form below. We can't wait to hear from you!
our purpose
The 2025 Criminal Justice Mental Health Conference brings together criminal justice practitioners, mental health professionals, government agencies, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, recruitment managers, philanthropists, academia, students, and returning citizens to collaborate and learn in an innovative environment. The goal is to engage, support, and inform. We can only address the reentry and mental health needs within our community if all community stakeholders foster cooperation and innovation. Better mental health is related to a decrease in the likelihood of recidivating. This conference addresses this and many more issues head-on and provides a comprehensive look on how to achieve equity in mental health. You will also gain knowledge on self-assessment and self-care.
Mental illness raises an individual’s risk of recidivism or a relapse into criminal behavior.
— Verywell Mind