The Los Angeles County Probation Department is partnering with the County and city of Los Angeles agencies and the Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership to host the “Shaking Up Reentry Conference” on May 30. The conference will focus on innovative strategies to coordinate and design reentry services for the adult justice involved population residing within L.A. County.

Shaking Up Reentry will bring together hundreds of individuals representing multiple levels of government, community organizations, and members of the public to explore the need for improved support for adults who return to their communities after incarceration. Through a forum of breakout sessions, panel experts will explore best practices and innovative new concepts on how to prevent recidivism and address the real needs and issues faced by Probation’s clients.

Keynote speaker, Tonier Cain-Muldrow, will share the story of her 83 arrests, 66 convictions and numerous drug treatment programs. Ms. Cain-Muldrow has a powerful story and will share her journey with the attendees.

The conference will also feature a panel discussion moderated by Chief Probation Officer Terri L. McDonald with L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva; L.A Superior Court Supervising Judge, the Honorable Sam Ohta; Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey; Los Angeles County Public Defender Ricardo D. Garcia; Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services Antonia Jimenez; Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Jonathan E. Sherin; Director of the Los Angeles County Office of Diversion and Reentry Peter Espinoza (Judge Ret.); Division Director of Substance Abuse Control and Prevention of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Dr. John Connolly; and Director of the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Reentry Efty Sharony.

Registration began on April 1, 2019 and can be completed through the ShakeupReEntry.lacounty.gov website. The Conference will take place at the Quiet Cannon located at 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello, CA 90640, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please email shakeupreentry@probation.lacounty.gov with additional questions about the conference.