celebrating 13 Years!

2025 Annual
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We are thrilled to invite you to one of the most impactful gatherings of the year—the 2025 Annual Reentry Conference and Expo: Celebrating 13 Years. With last year’s event drawing nearly 1,300 passionate attendees, this year we return with even greater purpose and unity under the theme:

“Rooted in Justice, Rising in Hope: Together We Are Stronger”

“Rooted in Justice, Rising in Hope:Together We Are Stronger”

This is more than a conference—it’s a movement. A day to honor resilience, amplify voices, and build bridges across communities committed to healing, restoration, and second chances. Whether you’re directly impacted, a service provider, an advocate, or simply someone who believes in the power of redemption and community, this day is for you.

Webinar: Monday, November 3, 2025, signup now!

In-Person: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
Saint Mary’s Cathedral Event Center | San Francisco, CA

Free Event, admission and parking.

Welcome!

Event Conferences

Through inspiring speakers, workshops, and community networking, the conference highlights the importance of second chances and the role we all play in building a more compassionate and just society.

Learn and Work

Join us as we listen, learn, and work together to support our brothers and sisters on their journey toward healing and transformation.

Community Members

The Reentry Conference is an annual gathering that brings together community members, faith leaders, service providers, and individuals directly impacted by incarceration.

Events

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE Event? Event?

Everyone is welcome — returning citizens, families, advocates, parish teams, and those seeking to make a difference.

Justice-involved youth and adults; families with incarcerated loved ones, crime survivors, non-profit providers, advocates, volunteers working with incarcerated people; law enforcement professionals, probation and corrections staff; victim services; educational; religious and social institutions; government agencies; housing, 2nd chance employers and legal rights organizations.

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2025 Annual Reentry Conference and Expo

“Rooted in Justice, Rising in Hope: Together We Are Stronger”

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Doors Open at 9:30 am, November 5, 2025

Schedule

2025 Annual Reentry Conference and Expo

List of Discussions that Are Expected To support &Inspire

keynote webinar - November 3, 2025

9:30 AM

Keynote

Rooted in Justice, Rising in Hope: Voices of Advocacy, Clemency, and Healing

This webinar brings together a diverse panel of individuals whose lived experiences and leadership reflect the transformative power of restorative justice, clemency, and community healing.

11:00 aM webinars - November 3, 2025

11:00 am

webinar 11.1

Leadership in Rehabilitation for Justice-Involved People

From trauma-informed recovery to community leadership, these voices offer insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom for anyone working in or impacted by the justice system.

11:00 am

Webinar 11.2

Voices of Lived Experience: Navigating Reentry with Resilience and Purpose

From trauma-informed recovery to community leadership, these voices offer insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom for anyone working in or impacted by the justice system.

11:00 am

webinar 11.3

Clean Slate Workshop, New Beginnings: Understanding SB731

Join TimeDone for a powerful training on Senate Bill 731 (SB731), California’s landmark law that streamlines the process of clearing prison records. Learn who qualifies, how the petition process works, and the life-changing impact of record clearance on jobs, housing, and family stability. Discover how SB731 is helping restore dignity, opportunity, and full citizenship for thousands—and how you can be part of this movement for justice.

11:00 am

Webinar 11.4

Job Training & Education: Programs offering vocational training, skill development, and structured learning

This session features organizations committed to giving justice-involved individuals a fair shot at meaningful job training and employment. Learn how second chance employers are transforming lives, rebuilding communities, and proving that redemption and opportunity go hand in hand.

Objectives

2025 Annual Reentry Conference and Expo

Conference Objectives Objectives

Celebrate 13 years of community resilience and leadership

in restorative justice and reentry efforts, honoring the voices and experiences of those directly impacted by incarceration and violence.

Promote healing and hope

by fostering inclusive dialogue among justice-involved individuals, families, crime survivors, and community allies.

Strengthen community-based solutions

through collaboration, coalition-building, and the sharing of best practices among service providers, advocates, and institutions.

Equip attendees with practical tools and resources

to support reentry, reduce recidivism, and advance trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

Inspire collective

action to influence public policy, expand second-chance opportunities, and build a more just and compassionate society.

Gallery

2024 Reentry Conference Gallery
Photos Courtesy of Connie and John Dooley

This event has been cancelled

Reentry

“Rooted in Justice, Rising in Hope: Together We Are Stronger”