Concord Prison Outreach

Concord Prison Outreach Annual Business Meeting
2025-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Online Zoom Meeting
You’re Invited to CPO’s Annual Business Meeting!
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Please join Concord Prison Outreach for our Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, May 8th. This is an opportunity to hear updates on our work, celebrate our community’s impact over the past year, and look ahead to the future of our programs and partnerships.
Date:
Thursday, May 8th
Time:
7:00-8:30 pm
Link:
This meeting will be hosted virtually on Zoom. Find the link here.
We warmly invite all volunteers, donors, community partners, and supporters to attend. Your presence helps strengthen the shared mission that drives our work forward.
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Bringing Lives Forward: Patriots of the Concord Reformatory Prison Cemetery
2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerow Pavilion, 369 Commonwealth Ave, concord, 01742, United States
Bringing Lives Forward: Patriots of the Concord Reformatory Prison CemeteryEveryone Has a Story:
A Public Recognition Event
Sunday, May 18 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM (Rain or shine)

Join us in honoring the lives of veterans buried at the Concord Reformatory Prison Cemetery—men laid to rest between 1878 and 1996, whose bodies were never claimed by family, but whose stories deserve to be remembered. Many served in the Civil War and other military tours of duty. This event seeks to acknowledge their service, dignity, and humanity.
Location:
Gerow Recreation Area Pavilion
Near MCI-Concord Prison37B Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, MA
Limited parking is available by the event site. Additional parking is available near the prison and the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
Date & Time:Sunday, May 18 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM(Rain or shine)
This program is offered by Concord Prison Outreach as part of the Freedom’s Way – Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Learn More >
Explore the “Naming the Unnamed Project”Contact:Sam WilliamsExecutive Director, Concord Prison Outreachsam@concordprisonoutreach.org(978) 369-1430
Help us bring their lives forward. All are welcome.

Concord Prison Outreach 4-Day Restorative Justice Training September 2025
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:30 | West Concord Union Church, 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Concord Prison Outreach 4-Day Restorative Justice Training
This 4-day Restorative Justice training is designed for individuals who are interested in and committed to facilitating the Restorative Justice Book Group program at one of the following facilities: MCI-Framingham, MCI-Norfolk, MCI-Shirley, Middlesex House of Correction, North Central Correctional Institution, Pondville Correctional Center, and Worcester County Jail.
Participants in the training will form a “circle” of engagement, making full attendance essential for a complete and cohesive learning experience. We kindly ask that only those able to attend all four sessions register, as full participation is crucial to both the material and group dynamics. If you are unable to commit to all four days, please consider joining us for a future training session.

Register HereTraining Overview:
What: 4-Day Restorative Justice Training
Instructor: Sam Williams, lead facilitator
Training Schedule:
Day 1: Saturday, September 20, 10:00 AM–2:30 PM
Day 2: Sunday, September 21, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Day 3: Saturday, September 27, 10:00 AM–2:30 PM
Day 4: Sunday, September 28, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: West Concord Union Church, 1317 Main St, Concord, MA 01742
During this comprehensive training, you will gain insights into restorative justice theories, practices, principles, trauma-informed practices, and group facilitation skills. The objective is to equip you with the necessary skills to effectively facilitate our Restorative Justice Reading Group programs.
To express your interest in participating, please register here or go to rjcpo.eventbrite.com. Spots are limited!

Community Event Featuring Sam Williams: 5th Annual Race and Community Dialogue Series
2025-10-28 15:30 - 17:00
Event Description:We’re proud to share that our Executive Director, Sam Williams, will serve as a moderator at the 5th Annual Race and Community Dialogue Series, hosted by the Center on Crime, Race, and Justice and its Community Advisory Board.
Public Safety Meets Public Health: Examining Public Safety, Substance Use, and Mental Health in the Mass & Cass Community will bring together practitioners, service providers, policymakers, and researchers for a solutions-focused conversation addressing the complex challenges facing the Mass & Cass and Downtown Boston communities.
This important dialogue explores how public safety, substance use, and mental health intersect, and what collaborative, community-centered strategies can help create lasting change.
Speakers include:

Deputy John Brown – Zone Commander, Boston Police Department, Bureau of Field Services

Dr. Abigail Judge – Clinical & Forensic Psychologist; Co-Founder & Director, Boston HEAT; Instructor in Psychology, Harvard Medical School

Sandra Andrade – Senior Peer Advocate, Dee Kennedy Family Justice Center; Co-Director, Boston HEAT

Dr. Bisola Ojikutu – Commissioner of Public Health and Executive Director, Boston Public Health Commission

Jada Y. Vaughan – PhD Student, Criminology and Justice Policy & Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Northeastern University

Moderators:

Charlene D. Luma, LICSW – Chief of Staff, Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office; CRJ Community Advisory Board Member

Sam Williams – Executive Director, Concord Prison Outreach; Co-Director, CRJ Community Advisory Board, Northeastern University

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025🕞 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM (ET)💻 Location: Virtual Event, register here
Free and open to the public! Join this meaningful conversation on the intersection of justice, health, and community well-being.

Concord Prison Outreach 2-Day Restorative Justice Training March 2026
2026-03-14 09:00 - 15:00 | West Concord Union Church, 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Concord Prison Outreach 2-Day Restorative Justice Training
This 2-day Restorative Justice training is designed for individuals who are interested in and committed to facilitating the Restorative Justice Book Group program at one of the following facilities: MCI-Framingham, MCI-Norfolk, MCI-Shirley, Middlesex House of Correction, North Central Correctional Institution, Pondville Correctional Center, and Worcester County Jail.
Participants in the training will form a “circle” of engagement, making full attendance essential for a complete and cohesive learning experience. We kindly ask that only those able to attend both sessions register, as full participation is crucial to both the material and group dynamics. If you are unable to commit to both days, please consider joining us for a future training session.

Register HereTraining Overview:
What: 2-Day Restorative Justice Training
Instructor: Sam Williams, lead facilitator
Training Schedule:
Day 1: Saturday, March 14, 9:00-3:00 PM
Day 2: Sunday, March 28, 9:00-3:00 PM
Location: West Concord Union Church, 1317 Main St, Concord, MA 01742
During this comprehensive training, you will gain insights into restorative justice theories, practices, principles, trauma-informed practices, and group facilitation skills. The objective is to equip you with the necessary skills to effectively facilitate our Restorative Justice Reading Group programs.
To express your interest in participating, please register here or go to rjcpo.eventbrite.com. Spots are limited!
