Faith & the Criminal Justice System
Schedule
Mon Nov 17 2025 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX
Advertisement
TO RSVP: Click on the tickets link above and enter the password "TPPF" when promptedRight on Crime and the Texas Public Policy Foundation invite you to join us for an important conversation on how faith-based initiatives inside and outside prisons enhance public safety, reduce recidivism, and restore lives. This event will provide a clear policy overview and a dynamic discussion with experts, leaders, and practitioners.
Faith-based prison programs have shown 26% fewer rearrests and 35% fewer reconvictions, and nearly 73% of incarcerated individuals say religious programming is 'absolutely critical' to their rehabilitation. In addition, faith initiatives in Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana prisons foster accountability, transparency, and discipline, contrasting with negative prison culture. Faith partners contribute essential volunteer time, mentoring, and reentry support—maximizing resources and delivering more value for every tax dollar.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how faith can strengthen our criminal justice system and create stronger and safer communities.
Complimentary lunch will be provided for in-person attendees, and you are also welcome to register for a livestream ticket and tune in online.
Speakers
-Nikki Pressley (Welcome Remarks) – Texas State Director & Chief of Staff, Right on Crime, Texas Public Policy Foundation
-Richard Johnson, Ed.D. (Moderator) – Director, Booker T. Washington Initiative, Texas Public Policy Foundation
-Burl Cain – Mississippi Commissioner of Corrections
-Jason Clark – Chief Programs Officer, Texas Department of -Criminal Justice
-Renee DeLouche – Louisiana Assistant Secretary of Public Safety and Corrections
Agenda
-11:30AM - 12:00PM | Guest Check-In and Lunch
-12:00PM - 1:00PM | Event Program + Audience Q&A
Livestream
The livestream can be viewed from 12PM - 1PM CST
Parking
-Metered parking – pay per minute/hour Congress Avenue – 9th Street and surrounding streets
-Peak Parking LLC – pay for first 30 minutes then for each additional 30 minutes -176 E 9th St, Austin, TX 78701
-Capitol Tower – pay per hour – 206 E 9th Street, Austin, TX 78701
TO RSVP: Click on the tickets link above and enter the password "TPPF" when prompted
*There are two RSVP Options: 1) In-Person (TPPF Theater), and 2) Virtual (Livestream). When you RSVP, you will receive more event information and a reminder before the event.
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
Texas Public Policy Foundation, 901 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701-2421, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
