About this Event
Bridging Care for Justice-Impacted Communities: Elevating Peer-Led Approaches and Local Solutions
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
9:00am-3:00pm
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
300 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
*Registration Required, Lunch Included
This conference is intentionally designed to center the voices of individuals with lived justice involvement alongside the professionals and organizations that serve them.
We will begin by highlighting common barriers faced by justice-impacted individuals- including employment, housing, and mental wellness- through a panel of individuals sharing lived experiences and identifying key themes.
From there, we will highlight regional solutions by engaging taskforces and program partners who are successfully addressing these barriers through collaborative, strengths-based approaches.
We look forward to seeing you March 31st!
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM
Bridging Care for Justice-Impacted Communities
Host: Amanda Duff, PhD
Info: Welcome: Amanda Duff, PhD - Healthy Capital District
🕑: 09:05 AM - 10:05 AM
Reentry Realities: Voices with Lived Experiences
Host: Katrina Fox-Marshall
Info: As a formerly incarcerated individual, Matt brings both professional expertise and lived experience to their work. They serve as a member of the Columbia County Re-Entry Board, contributing to efforts that support successful reintegration and reduce barriers for justice-involved individuals. Matt is a dedicated advocate for incarcerated and justice-involved individuals, particularly those impacted by mental health and substance use disorders. Through their leadership, advocacy, and collaboration across systems, they have made a meaningful impact in their community and beyond, helping to bridge gaps between the mental health, substance use, and criminal justice fields while promoting recovery, dignity, and long-term stability
🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:45 AM
The Power of Access
Host: Trent Griffin-Braaf
Info: Lived Experience, Partnerships, and Measurable Impact
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Coffee Break
Host: Sponsor: Uncommon Grounds
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Peer Support for Justice-Involved Individuals
Host: Helen 'Skip' Skipper
🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Community Health Advocates
Host: Kathleen Clarke
Info: Health as a Foundation for Reentry Success
🕑: 12:20 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch and Networking
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Stronger Together
Host: Akil Salter
Info: Collaborative Support for Justice-Involved People Living With HIV
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
From Isolation to Support
Host: Alison Coleman
Info: The Power of Family and Community Ties
From Challenge to Change
Host: Danielle Hotaling: Columbia County Reentry Taskforce
Info: Regional Reentry Solutions
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PM
Call to Action
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York, 300 Broadway, Albany, United States
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