CMIT - 2027 Drug Impact Conference

2027 Drug Impact Conference

The Drug Impact Conference is a professional development event that explores the evolving landscape of substance use and its effects on justice-involved individuals, communities, and the systems that serve them. Attendees engage with content that highlights current drug trends, substance-related behaviors, intervention strategies, collaborative approaches to treatment and supervision, and practical mechanisms for addressing the challenges associated with drugs and their impact on public safety and rehabilitation. Through a mix of sessions that blend research insights, real-world examples, and multidisciplinary perspectives, the conference equips participants with knowledge and tools to enhance their understanding, improve decision-making, and strengthen responses to substance use issues within their work.

Who Should Attend?

Jail/Prison
Community Corrections
Leadership
Support Staff
Other

Training Hours:

TBD

Dress Code:

Business Casual
Clothing should be professional, and no caps/hats or shorts are permitted. Slacks, khakis, skirts, dresses, button-downs, or blouses are acceptable. It is always recommended to bring a light jacket in case the training room is cold.

For more information, contact:

Vanessa Farmer, Project Coordinator
Phone: (936) 294-1706
vfarmer@shsu.edu

Date/Time:

July 11, 2027 (12:00am) - July 14, 2027 (12:00am)
All times are shown in U.S. Central Time (CT).

Early Registration Ends:

June 17, 2027

Cost:

Early Registration - $290.00
Late Registration - $363.00

Location*:

Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center
1101 Woodlawn Ave
Georgetown, TX 78628

Hotel*:

Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center
1101 Woodlawn Ave
Georgetown, TX 78628
Phone: 737-444-2700
Be sure to identify yourself as a Drug Impact Conference participant to receive the reduced rate.

*Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.

Additional Information:

Cancellation Policy: Registered conference participants will be responsible for 50% of the registration fee if written notice of cancellation is received by the Correctional Management Institute of Texas no later than ten (10) business days prior to the program.

Cancellations received after this deadline will incur 100% of the registration fee.

If no written cancellation is received and the participant does not attend the program, the participant or agency will be required to pay 100% of the registration fee if it has not already been paid.

Substitutions of attendees are permitted at any time.