Ohio Community Corrections Association

04/20/2026

🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚨

Join us for the 2026 OCCA Annual Conference
Building a New Era of Community Corrections: Reimagining Reintegration and Recovery

📅 May 14–15, 2026
📍 The Ohioan Hotel & Conference Center, Lewis Center, Ohio

This two-day event will bring together community corrections professionals from across Ohio for meaningful learning, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussions. From evidence-based practices to leadership development and reentry strategies, this year’s conference is designed to equip you with tools you can put into action right away.

We’re excited to feature nationally recognized keynote speaker Sam Quinones, along with a wide range of workshops and a special focus on employment and reentry partnerships.

🔗 Learn more and register here: https://occaonline.org/events/2026-annual-conference.html

We hope to see you there!

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