The 28th Women in Criminal Justice Conference will feature the theme "Strength in Service: Women Redefining Justice and Leadership."
Women’s leadership is a key component of redefining justice and leadership and can help create more inclusive and innovative workplaces. Women’s leadership can also help promote social change and attract a more diverse workforce.
Keynote Speaker
Major Kathryn J. Downey, Troop A Commander, Massachusetts State Police
Plenary Panelists
- Homeland Security Deputy Special Agent Amy Iacoi
- Secret Service Special Agent Kerry Meade
- Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Victoria Edwards
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Kimberly Milka
- Corporal Mia Piazza, Hampden County Sheriff's Office-Task Force
Workshop Facilitators
- Chief Jennifer Gunderson, South Hadley Police Department
- Lauren Corthell, Boulder Crest Foundation "Struggle Well"
- Janice Perez, Massachusetts Department of Correction
- Chief Deanna Strout, Dalton Police Department
- Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Suhl and Director of Operations Martha Murphy Kane, Northwestern District Attorney's Office
Please join us at our premier networking event featuring workshops, panel
discussions, and vendors representing the best in our field! Click on the link above to register.
Registration Fee: $90 before March 15 or $100 until April 9. Pre-registration and payment are required. Send inquiries to [email protected]
27th WIJC Conference recap
The 27th annual Women in Criminal Justice Conference was held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. This year’s theme was “Paving the Way for Women in Criminal Justice: Lasting Impressions.”
The event brought together influential female professionals from around the region for networking and insightful presentations on various pertinent topics.
The event was kicked off by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. A highlight was the keynote address by Linda Melconian, Assistant Professor of Practice in Public Service and Healthcare Administration at Suffolk University. Melconian, a trailblazing former Massachusetts state senator, shared her wealth of experience and historic achievements.
Hampden County Sheriff’s Office Assistant Superintendent Colleen Stocks chaired the Women in Criminal Justice Committee, with Dr. Patricia A. Murphy, retired Assistant Superintendent, serving as honorary chair.
“This conference was a pivotal moment for celebrating the remarkable contributions women have woven into the fabric of the criminal justice system," said Sheriff Nick Cocchi. "It was a time for professionals to come together, draw strength from each other, and marvel at the strides they’ve collectively made, opening doors for women everywhere.”
Workshop titles included:
- Mentorship
- Struggle Well
- How Women Lead
- Thinking Outside the Box
- Mission Recovery Court
Check out news coverage of the 27th Women in Criminal Justice Conference here.