Avoiding and Addressing Pitfalls in Bill Implementation
As more states pass legislation abolishing life without parole for children and creating release opportunities for people who received extreme adult sentences for crimes they committed as children, we must ensure that the new laws are effectively implemented to provide meaningful review. Hear from panelists about common challenges encountered, while brainstorming strategies for avoiding pitfalls.

Incorporating Research into Reform Efforts
Join top researchers and experts from across the nation for updates on the latest findings related to youth sentencing. Engage in dialogue about ways to incorporate these findings into advocacy efforts and future research needs.

Bringing JLWOP Abolition to the Deep South
Of the 22 states that retain juvenile life without parole (JLWOP), eight of them are in the deep south (Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida). In many of these states, legislation abolishing JLWOP has either not been introduced or has not received a committee hearing. This session will explore potential strategies for bringing reforms to the south that have proven so successful in other regions.

Directly Impacted Leaders Driving Reform at Home
Hear from directly impacted leaders who are championing reform campaigns in their home states and communities across the country.