2026 Marion County Conference on Reentry

We're excited to reunite for a meaningful day of connection, learning, and collaboration focused on advancing successful reentry and building stronger communities.

Throughout the day, participants will explore topics including:

• Health, mental health, and substance use disorder
• Tools, resources, and services that support successful reentry
• Holistic and person-centered approaches to reentry
• Peer support and lived experience leadership
• Housing and housing stability
• Employment and workforce opportunities
• Policy and systems-level support
• And more!

Connect with professionals, community partners, advocates, and individuals with lived experience. Share insights, build relationships, and discover innovative tools, resources, and partnerships that help support successful reentry journeys.

Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.

KEYNOTE

This year, we're thrilled to welcome back Ashley C. Ford as our keynote speaker.

In her powerful bestselling memoir, Ashley shares her memories, feelings, and experiences—from growing up in poverty to experiencing trauma to her complicated relationship with her mother and incarcerated father—with unflinching honesty, courage, and grace.

Ashley C. Ford is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, Somebody’s Daughter, and a former co-host of HBO's Lovecraft Country Radio, currently hosting Ben & Jerry’s Into The Mix. She has contributed to numerous publications, including The New York Times and ELLE Magazine, and has developed special projects for companies like Medium and Audible. Ford has taught creative nonfiction at institutions such as The New School and Ball State University. She resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, and works as the Women & Girls Reporter for Mirror Indy, Free Press Indiana.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH

Light breakfast and lunch will be included for all attendees. Dietary needs will be accommodated.

PARKING

Parking will be free in the parking lot in front of the building.

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