GRAND PRAIRIE, TX * OCTOBER 6-7, 2027

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GRAND PRAIRIE, TX * OCTOBER 6-7, 2027 *

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Mental Health is Everybody’s business

october 6-7, 2027

Grand Prairie Events & Convention Center

2925 State Highway 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052

THE FOUNDATION OF OUR WORK

Crises in both mental health and criminal justice are rising and intersecting in toxic ways throughout our country. In the fight for better care, criminal justice practitioners, mental health professionals, and justice-impacted individuals are uniting to provide strategies for mental wellness and advocacy. The 2027 Criminal Justice Mental Health Conference is more than a meeting – it’s a movement where professionals come together to learn about emerging research at the intersection of mental health and the criminal-legal system.

  • This is where thought leaders advise.

  • This is where we foster community-driven solutions.

  • This is where rehabilitative justice and public safety efforts align for enduring impact.

2027 CJMHC Gala Dinner & Awards

We proudly announce we will be honoring individuals making significant, positive impact across the intersection of criminal justice and mental health at the 2027 CJMHC Gala Dinner & Awards on October 7 at the Grand Prairie Events & Convention Center. We invite you to join us at the Black-tie event in celebrating this well‑deserved achievement presented by Everyday Solace Foundation.

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two days of meaninGful networking

Connect with a multidisciplinary group of attendees interesting in learning and sharing criminal-legal mental health practices.

FAQ

  • 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 justice-impacted individuals. 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 the intersection between behavioral health and the criminal legal system.

  • CJMHC provides attendees with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and insight into local and national challenges and work toward tangible solutions. Over 20 specific areas related to the main theme of the conference will be offered.

  • Community leaders, government entities, charities, policy makers, correctional professionals, law enforcement, attorneys, faith-based organizations, academia, students, mental health professionals, social workers, talent managers, justice-impacted individuals, and investors.

  • In-Person Conference

  • 2 Days

  • October 6-7, 2027

    8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Each year, CJMHC opens a Call for Proposals inviting stakeholders across the field to share their work, insights, and innovations. Details, topics, and submission guidelines are released in advance of the conference. Submissions are reviewed by a planning committee to ensure they reflect leading practices, diverse perspectives, and relevance to the field.

    The Call for Proposals will open in January 2027.

  • While we understand that not everyone is able to travel/attend in-person, the CJMHC conference does not offer any virtual content. All presentations and conference programming is in-person only.

a powerful movement

The 2027 Criminal Justice Mental Health Conference is focused on bridging gaps and bringing community and government systems together at the intersection of mental health and the justice system. We can only address the criminal justice and mental health needs within our community if all community stakeholders foster cooperation and innovation. Better mental health is related to coping with stress and overcoming challenges.

You mental health has just as big of an impact on your well-being as your physical health.

— Cleveland Clinic