Connecting 4 Justice Annual Conference

2026 September 30 – October 2 –
San Antonio, Texas

“Crack The Cube” – focusing on Building Economic Justice in impacted communities.

This isn’t just another conference — it’s an experience often described as “magical.” While we feature dynamic speakers, best practices, and creative idea exchanges like many others, what truly sets us apart is the powerful sense of connection, support, and community. Tickets are currently on sale!

Past 2025 Program

Conference Highlights

Support for Families

Connect with other families impacted by incarceration. Share stories, build lifelong friendships, and find strength through community.

Global Experts

Engage with international voices from criminal justice, social services, academia, ministry, and lived experience — including formerly incarcerated individuals and family members.

Collaborative Networking

Join one-on-one and small group discussions with nonprofit leaders, government agencies, advocates, victims and families to explore partnerships and innovative solutions.

Exhibitor Showcase

Discover resources from a range of authors, speakers, organizations both inside and outside the carceral system. Interested in showcasing? Contact Connecting 4 Justice today.

Social Connections

Stay connected before, during, and after the event! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to join the conversation.

Advocacy in Action

Get involved in coalition meetings focused on justice reform. Combine your voice with others to create real change.

International Coalition for Children with Incarcerated Parents (INCCIP)

Born from this conference, International Coalition for Children with Incarcerated Parents addresses global issues affecting children with incarcerated parents.

For Professionals & Students

Ideal for those working in or studying criminal justice, social work, education, and related fields. Participate in guided discussions with those directly impacted.

2025 Conference Speakers (Roster)

PRESENTOR BIOS

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  Josh Nowack – Breaking Free Industries
  
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  Jonas Royster – Hood Proverbz
  
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  Chris Lambert – Rose CityJam
  
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  Mark Wilson – Oregon Justice Resource Center
  
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  Natasha Blakely – Project Avary
  
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  Clare Hammoor – Prison Journalism Project
  
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  Tolliny Rankins – Redemption 100
  
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  Todd Caffey – Prison Families Alliance
  
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  Shelia Bruno – Wife After Prison
  
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  Kayla Victor – Connecting 4 Justice
  
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  Vanessa Rojas – FAMM
  
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  Ranae Van Roekel – Connecting to Cope
  
• Michel Le McDowell
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  Francis Ssuubi – Wells of Hope
  
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  Carrie Badillo – Texas Tech University
  
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  Janessa Johnsrude – Dell’Arte International
  
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  Ron and Catherine – The Ridge Project
  
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  Robin Davidson – Better Neighbors
  
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  Lyneka Little – Prison Journalism Project
  

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  Julia Lazareck – Prison Families Alliance
  
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  Avon Hart-Johnson – Advocacy In Action
  
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  Lois Pullano – Citizens for Prison Reform
  
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  Smita Dharmamer – The Aangan Trust
  
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  Tiffany Walker – Citizens for Prison Reform
  
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  Kirk Charlton – Better Neighbors
  
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  Portia Taylor – Avery Project
  
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  Hakim Crampton – Citizens for Prison Reform
  
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  Amy Frost – Spiritual Psychology
  
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  Armand King – Walk With Me Impact
  
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  Gigi & Paige Love Within Walls: A Prison Wife Podcast
  
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  Kendra Drysdale – SISU Freedom Foundation
  
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  Barbara Allan – Prison Families Alliance
  
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  Christina Bellasalma – Silent Victims of Crime
  
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  Nicholas Wooldridge – LV Criminal Defense
  
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  Rodney Rankins – 28 Pitfalls of a Man
  
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  Jim Prager – Prison CONversation
  
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  Paulette Pfeiffer “Tinkerbell” – Silent Victims of Crime
  

Annual Conference

Connecting 4 Justice International will host its annual conference on November 4–5, 2025, in Las Vegas.

The overall conference program is designed and scheduled to build to a logical, inspiring, powerful conclusion over the 2-day conference. While ALL presentations are relevant and meaningful, there are many who will tell you, if you miss a moment from beginning to end, you will miss a lot. Plan now to come early and stay late!

We look forward to seeing you in person at this year’s conference!

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Prison Families Alliance

Prison Families Alliance (PFA)was formed through connections made at our conference. Their mission is to support families and children with loved ones in the criminal justice system, offering online support groups that address real-life challenges they face.

And So Much More

Some things can only be felt in person. And so, so much more that can only be felt! Click here to listen to the experiences of some previous conference attendees.

Conference History

The first-ever Prisoner’s Family Conference was held in El Paso, Texas in February 2009. With attendees from across the country it was considered a resounding success. Subsequent conferences have expanded and confirmed the widespread interest in the prison family. Conferences have been held in Orlando, Florida, Portland, Oregon, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Houston, Texas and finally Dallas, Texas where we believe we have found a “home” for the conference.

With consistent interest from abroad bringing international attendees and presenters to the conference in 2013, the conference officially became InterNational in 2015.

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