The conference concludes on December 9, 2022, with some recommendations on the next steps necessary to support target populations exiting the justice system. Each date has unique link to join and a separate registration is required for each day.
Time
Topic
Description
Moderator
Speaker
9:00 am – 9:15 am
(15 minutes)
Opening remarks
Justice Kofi Barnes
9:15 am – 10:15 am
(60 minutes)
Peers & Recovery Support Panel
Better Outcomes with Peers
In this session we will explore the value that peer recovery professionals bring to comprehensive treatment/recovery services, including within the criminal justice system, for people impacted by substance use disorder. Using the example of U.S. treatment courts, we will also discuss best practices for integrating peers into service teams.
Ruth Riddick
Paulette Walker
10:15am – 10:30am
Break
Health Break
10:45am – 12:00pm (75 minutes)
Keynote
Kerry Gladue was born in raised in Edmonton, Alberta, and is a second-generation Residential School survivor as well as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Kerry will be sharing his inspiring story of addiction and mental health, as well as his upbringing in foster care, and the justice system. Now as a graduate of Calgary Drug Treatment Court and Director of Simon House Recovery Centre, Kerry uses his story in hopes of promoting hope and healing. Kerry is also a published Author, Actor, Husband, and Father.
Kerry Gladue
12:00pm – 12:15pm
Closing Remarks
Justice Barnes