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Criminal Justice Mental Health Conference 2026

A national platform for presenting and learning about innovative practices that support successful reentry for justice-impacted individuals.

W Dallas Hotel, Dallas, Texas

Dates
October 7–8, 2026
Venue
W Dallas Hotel, Dallas, Texas

TL;DR

  • Criminal Justice Mental Health Conference 2026 runs October 7–8 at W Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
  • The in-person program runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
  • It presents innovative practices intended to increase the likelihood of successful reentry for justice-impacted individuals.

About

Everyday Solace Foundation organises the 2026 conference. The conference is positioned as a national platform for presenting and learning about practices that support successful reentry for justice-impacted individuals.

Who you'll find in the room

Public-sector and justice professionals

Community leaders, government entities, policy makers, correctional professionals, law enforcement, and attorneys.

Care, community, and education professionals

Charities, faith-based organizations, academia, students, mental health professionals, social workers, and talent managers.

Justice-impacted individuals

Justice-impacted individuals are included in the organizer's audience list.

Featured speakers

29 listed

Rev. Dr. Belay Reddick

Convener · Criminal Justice Mental Health Conference

Shinita K. Reddick

Founder, President & CEO · Everyday Solace Foundation

Vince Sims

Anchor · NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Steve Leifman

Ret. Judge · The Leifman Group

Becky Haas

Founder · Becky Haas Consulting

Marcus Bullock

Founder & CEO · Flikshop

Monty Burks, Ph.D., CPRS

Director of Center for Faith · U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Hon. Toni Rose

State Representative · Texas House District 110

David Gasper

CEO · The Bail Project

Kaila Berrian

Systems Transformation Consultant, Juvenile Justice Advocate

Atty. Keith Wattley

Executive Director · Uncommon Law

Jeff Horwitz

CEO · SAFE Project

Amanda Myers

Criminal Justice Programs Unit · Colorado State Court Administrator's Office

Kurtis Taylor

Executive Director · Bob Barker Foundation

Christina 'Tina' O'Rear

Regional Director · North Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network

Dr. Felisa Bryant

Executive Director · IF Project

Kelly Cherry

Judge · Denver County Court

Dennis Ritchie, J.D.

VP of Reentry & Strategic Partnerships · Goodwill Kentucky

Christina Melton Crain

Founder, President & CEO · Unlocking Doors

Jason Fernandez

Founder & CEO · 60 Watts of Clarity

Spurgeon Kennedy

Vice President · Crime and Justice Institute

Kristi Taylor

Executive Director · Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health

Dr. Talia Moore

Associate Professor · St. Mary's College of California

Ross MacDonald, M.D.

Chief Medical Officer · NYC Woodhull Medical Center

Jeremy Cherson

Director of Communications · The Bail Project

Jennifer Anderson-Ochoa

Senior Project Director · Applied Survey Research

Lada Gasparac

VP of Organizational Culture & Learning · Maryhurst

Michael Lindsey, J.D., Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology · SMU Dedman College of Humanities & Science

Dr. Franchesca Capellan

Founder & Principal Consultant · Family Systems Collective

Venue & travel

Venue

W Dallas Hotel, 2440 Victory Park Lane, Dallas, Texas, USA, 75219

Questions people ask

5 answered

Criminal Justice Mental Health Conference 2026 is scheduled for October 7–8, 2026.

It is held at W Dallas Hotel, 2440 Victory Park Lane, Dallas, Texas, USA, 75219.

The organizer lists community leaders, government entities, charities, policy makers, correctional professionals, law enforcement, attorneys, faith-based organizations, academia, students, mental health professionals, social workers, and talent managers.

It may be worth attending if the subject matter and audience match your professional objectives. Compare the agenda, networking goals, travel requirements, and registration cost before deciding.

Smart casual is a practical default for a professional conference. Choose comfortable layers and shoes, and check any attendee guidance published by the organizer.

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