Roots to Liberation is hosting an upcoming training focused on improving birth equity for Black and Brown pregnant and postpartum people impacted by the criminal legal system. The training will explore historical context, culturally responsive care, and strategies for supporting families across various settings, including prisons, jails, immigration detention, and community-based alternatives to incarceration. Participants will receive educational materials, mentorship, and guidance on developing justice-involved birth support programs.
Dates: March 3 – 5, 2027
Location: Montgomery, AL
Cost: $1,000 which includes training materials, breakfast and lunch all three days, a tour of the EJI museum+ legacy sights, mentorship pods, and assistance with implementing and fostering your own justice-involved programming or plugging you in with someone in your region doing this work. You will have to cover your travel and lodging costs.
Interested individuals can complete this interest form to receive registration updates. The interest form does not guarantee submission to the training.