About the Gathering
Are you using your firsthand knowledge of incarceration to reduce the misuse and overuse of jail in your community through the SJC? Join other leaders with lived experience at the SJC Network Virtual Convening for People with Lived Experience (PWLE) of Incarceration, hosted by BRG Senior Fellows, all of whom are justice-impacted professionals working to advance meaningful change.
About Bright Research Group (BRG)
Bright Research Group (BRG) is a women of color-owned and operated firm based in Oakland, California. Our work focuses on helping public systems and social impact efforts become more responsive to impacted communities, particularly Latino, African American, and low-income populations. This gathering is facilitated by the Bright Research Group (BRG) Senior Fellows, all of whom are justice-impacted leaders working to advance meaningful change in criminal justice reform.
BRG has cultivated a network of nearly 100 peer professionals and PWLE to lead social impact efforts in areas like violence prevention, housing, criminal justice reform, and behavioral health. Our approach includes fellowships and workshops that bring together professionals and community leaders to co-design solutions to social and racial inequities.
Why Your Voice Matters
This gathering is designed for and by people with lived experience. Whether you're deeply engaged in systems change efforts or looking to connect with others doing this work, your insights are valuable.
We hope you'll join us for this important conversation. Please register to attend by March 12, 2025.