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

We are pleased to announce one of the largest restorative justice reentry conferences in California: 

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”

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.

Save the Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Doors open at 7:00 a.m.
Saint Mary’s Cathedral Event Center | San Francisco, CA

Free admission, parking, breakfast snacks, and light lunch provided early arrivals
Please Note:
Complimentary lunch this year is available for early arrivals only. To receive lunch, attendees must check in by 8:45 a.m., when the first panel begins. Arrive early to enjoy breakfast snacks, secure your seat, and be part of the full experience!

Conference 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.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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.

Let’s come together to learn, connect, and celebrate the strength of our shared journey.