Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Announces 2024 Statewide Diversion, Reentry and Justice-Involved Conference June 18, 2024
May 23, 2024
Contact: media.dpscs@maryland.gov
[BALTIMORE, MD]:The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is pleased to announce the upcoming 2024 Maryland Statewide Diversion, Reentry, and Justice-Involved Conference. The conference will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the University Student Center in the Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom at Morgan State University.
This year's conference, themed "Reentry Starts from Day One," aims to highlight the importance of early intervention and continuous support in the reentry process for justice-involved individuals. The event will showcase statewide diversion and reentry efforts, services, and resources available across Maryland, demonstrating DPSCS's ongoing commitment to successful reentry and community partnership.
The conference will feature a series of presentations and discussions focused on best practices, innovative programs, and the positive impact of community collaboration. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear success stories from formerly incarcerated individuals, highlighting the transformative power of reentry support services.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
- Time: 8:30AM - 4:30 PM
- Registration: 7:30AM - 8:30AM
- Location: Morgan State University, University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom
- Hosts: Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
- Sponsors: My Covenant Place - Alpha Project (Maryland Certified AIP) and Morgan State University - Entrepreneurial Development Assistance Center
Tholyn Twyman, Director of the Community Investment Initiative (CII) at the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services, Office of the Secretary, is the organizer of this event.
"We are thrilled to bring together experts, community leaders, and service providers to discuss and enhance the reentry process," said Twyman. "Our goal is to ensure that reentry efforts begin from the moment an individual enters the system, paving the way for successful reintegration into society."
This one-day conference is open to all stakeholders involved in the criminal justice system, including law enforcement officials, service providers, community organizations, and the general public.
For more information about the conference or to register, please contact Tholyn Twyman Tholyn.Twyman@maryland.gov