The “Advancing Health Across and Beyond the Criminal Legal Continuum” convening is scheduled for November 10, 2026, at Washington University’s Delmar DivINe campus in St. Louis, Missouri. Hosted by the Department of Emergency Medicine, this event gathers a diverse group of participants, including academic researchers, service providers, correctional and governmental stakeholders, community advocates, and individuals with personal experience of incarceration. By bringing these distinct groups into conversation, the event aims to foster collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to complex public health challenges.
The primary objective of the gathering is to establish a targeted research and advocacy agenda aimed at improving health equity and overall well-being in the St. Louis area. Individuals affected by the criminal legal system face profound short- and long-term health disparities, which extend outward to impact their families and surrounding communities. Through structured discussions and networking, the convening seeks to address these systemic issues, identify critical research gaps, and drive actionable policy solutions across and beyond the incarceration continuum. Registration is free for all to attend. Learn more about this event