You're invited to
The 2025 One for Justice Summit.
April 29th - May 2nd
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Please join us for our 2025 summit in Los Angeles
The One for Justice Summit is an annual event that brings our community and justice reform leaders together to learn, get to know one another, and make coordinated, long-term investments to end our cycle of over-criminalization.
Our second annual One for Justice Member's Summit will take place April 29th to May 2nd, 2025, in Los Angeles. This immersive three day learning expedition, grounded in dialogue and shared experiences, will connect members with each other, the key issues, and leaders in the criminal justice movement.
Last year was a transformative experience for participants. We hope you’ll join us as we build a movement to fortify the future of criminal justice reform in California and beyond.
Our Co-Hosts
The O4J Summit is co-hosted by a group of our committed members who’s support makes this event possible.
Logistics & Attendance Fee
Ticket Fee:
We request a minimum contribution of $4,500 to cover summit costs and support local partners. This includes accommodation, meals, and local experiences.
We welcome you to bring your significant other at no additional cost.
Included:
- 3 night stay at the 1 Hotel West Hollywood
- All meals (Tuesday dinner through Friday breakfast)
- Full-day Los Angeles experience lead by local organizers
- Local travel during the summit
Not Included:
- Flights/travel to Los Angeles
*If you have any questions about the program, or need any assistance with travel planning or coordination, please do not hesitate to reach out to the team for support - here.
*We highly encourage you to attend the whole program. If you cannot attend the whole program, we ask that you commit to at least being present for the entire sessions on Wednesday - April 30th, and Thursday - May 1st.
Program
April 29th - May 2nd
We will welcome participants to Los Angeles over dinner at the 1 Hotel West Hollywood.
We ask that all Summits attendees arrive in LA for hotel check in at 4:00pm.
- Welcome Reception & Art Exhibit
- Program Begins at 6:30pm
- Dinner & Opening Program at 7:00pm
On day one of the summit we will dive deep into the national landscape of criminal justice reform and opportunities for progress and to take back the narrative of justice reform in 2025. We’ll also have time to get to know our community and build together.
Deep Dives/Learning Sessions
- Safeguarding hard-won victories through Bi-Partisan Partnerships
- Public/Private Dollars for Public Good
- Re-entry as Public Safety Solution
- Using Political Dollars for Justice Reform
Early Evening Screening
- The Alabama Solution
On day one we zoomed out to explore the national context. On day two we’ll ground ourselves in California and meet leaders and explore innovative models inside and outside the prison walls. Attendees will have the option to choose between three powerful tracks:
- TRACK ONE: California Institution for Women (CIW)
Join us at the California Institute for Women in Chino, CA, for a unique opportunity to hear directly from incarcerated women—many of whom have faced heightened challenges like child separation, sexual abuse, and a lack of support both before and during incarceration. Through open dialogue and firsthand insight into their journeys, we aim to deepen understanding of the root causes of crime, explore smart approaches to rehabilitation and public safety, and spark new ideas for increasing wellness and stability for people upon release in a more compassionate and effective way.
- TRACK TWO: LACAN
Join us in downtown Los Angeles, just steps from the city’s famed Skid Row, where the Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN) is empowering individuals facing poverty to create and discover new opportunities. Under the dynamic leadership of Executive Director Pete White, LA CAN amplifies the voices of those directly affected by housing insecurity and fosters meaningful community involvement in decisions shaping their future. We’ll explore how the crossroads of housing and criminal justice are driving innovative organizing and policy change. Shedding light on the powerful transformations that can happen when communities come together to advocate for their rights.
- TRACK THREE: FIRE CAMP
Join us in exploring how incarcerated fire camp participants develop life-saving skills and real-world experience that can lead to firefighting careers after release. In California alone, around 1,800 incarcerated individuals serve in fire camps, often making up a significant part of the state’s wildland firefighting force. These programs are said to foster personal growth, reduce recidivism, and support safer communities. Critics argue that meager pay and limited post-release opportunities raise concerns about fairness, yet many participants say their fire camp experience instills a sense of purpose and confidence for life beyond incarceration.
Why Los Angeles?
Though California has made substantial progress in criminal justice reform, reforms are facing new threats. Significant achievements, such as the passage of Proposition 47, which reclassified certain nonviolent offenses, leading to thousands of individuals being diverted from incarceration, were overturned at the ballot box this year, and new work to reform the system is facing significant pushback. This, despite evidence that reforms in the state have contributed to a 25% reduction in the daily average prison population since 2018. Still, visionary organizers continue to push critical work in the state in this environment, and need increased support for their work in this difficult terrain.
We are so excited to bring our community together again in sunny California for an unforgettable week. We hope you’ll join us!
Register Online.
Please select the type of registration which applies to you.