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Psychedelic social equity, criminal justice, and sentencing reform

Kellen Russoniello, Rachel Knox, Sia Henry

Join visionary advocates, activists, and policy experts as they weave together approaches to rectify the historical injustices and disparities that come from psychedelic criminalization. This conversations will explore the ways that social equity, criminal justice reform, and sentencing can guide the movement for changes in legal infrastructure. Equitable access, and restorative justice are all on the table to dismantle systemic barriers and foster a future where safe psychedelic healing is accessible to all.

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