2027 meeting Information
2027 meeting Information
The 20th Annual Meeting of ACCJH
March 1-3, 2027, Louisville, Kentucky
20 Years of Building Bridges for Health and Justice
​The 2027 Annual Meeting marks the 20th anniversary of the Academic Consortium on Criminal Justice Health (ACCJH). We look forward to celebrating two decades of innovation and impact with our colleagues in Louisville, Kentucky, from March 1–3, 2027.
The 20th Annual Meeting of ACCJH
March 1-3, 2027, Louisville, Kentucky
2027 meeting Information
About the Conference
The Academic Consortium on Criminal Justice Health (ACCJH) Annual Meeting is the nation’s premier peer-reviewed conference at the intersection of the criminal legal system and health. Each year, ACCJH convenes leading researchers, clinicians, public health experts, policymakers, and people with lived experience to advance evidence-based practices and policies that improve health and equity for justice-impacted populations.
2027 Keynote
Clint Smith | How the Word is Passed
Clint Smith is the author of the narrative nonfiction book, How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America, which was a #1 New York Times bestseller, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, the Hillman Prize for Book Journalism, the Stowe Prize, and selected by the New York Times as one of the 10 best books of 2021. He is also the New York Times bestselling poetry collection Above Ground and the award-winning poetry collection Counting Descent. His writing has been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Poetry Magazine, The Paris Review. and elsewhere. Clint received his B.A. from Davidson College and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. His forthcoming book, Just Beneath the Soil: World War II Through the Eyes of Its Last Witnesses, will be out in May 2027. He is a staff writer at The Atlantic.
Call for Abstracts
Scholarship Opportunity
The Academic Consortium on Criminal Justice Health (ACCJH) is now accepting abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations for the 20th Annual Meeting. ACCJH welcomes abstract submissions describing research, clinical practice, quality improvement, education, policy, program evaluation, community partnerships, and practice transformations that advance the field of carceral health.
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Click here for more information on how to develop and submit your abstract.
Each year, ACCJH brings together researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers, practitioners, community leaders, advocates, and others whose professional expertise and lived experience strengthen the field of carceral health. Our Conference Scholarship Program helps ensure that financial barriers do not prevent meaningful participation in these conversations. The Scholarship Application Portal will be open until September 14, 2026, 11:59 EST.
For more information about scholarship opportunities and how to apply, please click here.
Conference Registration
Ready to join us in Louisville? Register today to take advantage of everything the 2027 Annual Meeting has to offer, from educational sessions and workshops to networking and community-building opportunities. Registration rates, including bundled conference and workshop packages, are listed below.
Workshop Rates
Sunday, February 28, 2027, 8:30am - 11:30am
$300.00
Sunday, February 28, 2027, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
$300.00
Bundled Rate
Pre-Conference Workshop Bundle
$550.00
This registration package includes admission to both preconference workshops on Sunday, February 28. Participate in interactive learning sessions, explore emerging research and innovative practices, and connect with professionals advancing health and equity across the criminal legal system.
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Bundle savings: $50 Savings! One Ticket. two workshops. More opportunities to learn and connect.
Conference Registration Rate
Reduced Cost Registration Rate
$400.00
For attendees who are paying personally or whose organization has limited or no funding available for conference registration. Please select this rate when the standard registration fee would be a meaningful barrier to participation.
Students & Trainee Rate
$500.00
For students, residents, fellows, and other trainees receiving institutional or grant support.
Standard Registration Rate
$750.00
For attendees whose registration is supported by an employer, institution, grant, or professional development funding. Choosing the standard rate helps ACCJH keep reduced-cost registration available to attendees with fewer financial resources.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Arrive early and make the most of your conference experience! Pre-conference workshops provide opportunities for attendees to engage in immersive learning, practical skill-building, and meaningful discussion with leaders in the field of carceral health research. Registration includes a continental breakfast and lunch.
Human-Centered Design for Criminal Legal Health Research
Sunday, February 28, 2027, 8:30am - 11:30am
Facilitators: Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein, PhD (Duke University) and Emily Dauria, PhD (University of Pittsburgh)
This interactive workshop introduces human-centered design methods for improving criminal legal health research, programs, and interventions. Participants will explore journey mapping, empathy interviewing, and rapid prototyping, gaining practical tools to develop solutions grounded in the experiences of people impacted by the criminal legal system.
Open to researchers, practitioners, students, and community partners across the criminal legal health field, including those bringing lived expertise. No prior design experience is required.
Accessing and Using Criminal Legal System Data for Research
Sunday, February 28, 2027, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Facilitator: M. Forrest Behne, MPH (Case Western Reserve University)
Accessing reliable data from the criminal legal system can be challenging, particularly when information is fragmented across agencies or not readily available to researchers. This interactive workshop will explore practical strategies for identifying, requesting, and using criminal legal system data to inform research, policy, and practice.
Participants will learn approaches to locating publicly available data, working with community and institutional partners, and using Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and other public records requests to obtain information. Drawing on real-world research examples, the workshop will also explore how to assess data availability and feasibility before launching a project.
Participants will be encouraged to bring their own research questions or data needs for discussion and practical application.
Host City | Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is known for its civic engagement, community resilience, and ongoing efforts to promote equity and justice reform. In recent years, Louisville has been a leader of innovative work at the intersection of public health and the criminal legal system reform, providing ACCJH a meaningful setting for its 20th Annual Meeting. Attendees can pay a visit to the Muhammad Ali Center, which celebrates Ali's legacy of civil rights advocacy, explore unique and historic neighborhoods, or enjoy a walk along Louisville's iconic waterfront.
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Conference Hotel | The Galt House
The ACCJH Conference will be hosted at the historic Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville. Located on the riverfront and within walking distance of the museum district, the Galt House is the ideal home base for a memorable conference experience, offering convenient access to Louisville's cultural attractions, dining, and entertainment.
Click here to register for your ACCJH conference stay!