The 20th Annual Meeting of ACCJH
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.
The 2027 Annual Meeting marks the 20th anniversary of ACCJH. We look forward to celebrating two decades of innovation and impact with our colleagues in Louisville, Kentucky, from March 1–3, 2027.
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.
The ACCJH Conference will be hosted at the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville. We look forward to sharing exciting updates about conference registration and hotel accommodations early this fall.
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.
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.