Innovation Day 2025

 The Silent Epidemic:
Advancing Research & Evidence-Driven Policy On Families Affected By
Both Criminal Justice & Child Welfare Systems

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Panel Discussion 1 pm – 5 pm PST
Reception 5 pm – 7 pm

University of Washington School of Social Work
4101 15th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA
ROOM 305 A/B

Why Attend?

  • Collaborate on research-informed strategies to meet the needs of vulnerable families.
  • Align with upcoming federal legislation to position states for evidence-driven intervention design.
  • Foster partnerships to prioritize critical research questions that shape future policy and funding decisions.

Don’t miss your opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and policy innovation that will improve the lives of families nationwide.

For more information, contact: info@crispinc.org

REGISTER

Join us and be part of the change!

AGENDA

12:30 PM – 12:55 PM
Check-In

  • Pick up your badge and event materials at the Check-In desk in the lobby.
  • Enjoy refreshments and start connecting with fellow attendees.

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Welcome Remarks

  • Michael Spencer, Dean, School of Social Work, University of Washington
  • Charles Lewis, CEO, Congressional Research Institute for Social Work Policy (CRISP)
  • Carrie Pettus, CEO, Wellbeing & Equity Innovations (WEI)

1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Panel 1: Researcher & Community Collaboration

Topic: Progress to date on what works and what does not and where we should head in
the future: Research, Practice, and Policy Gaps and Solutions.

Moderator & Panelist: Tamarie Willis, University of Washington

Speakers Include:

  • Kimberly Mays, Parent Representation Program Social Service Worker and Statewide Incarcerated Parent Liaison, Contracted w/Washington State Office of Public Defense
  • Mark Eddy, University of Texas at Austin
  • Ebony Underwood, Founder, We Got Us Now
  • Pajarita Charles, University of Wisconsin-Madison

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Break

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Panel 2: Research-to-Policy; Policy-to-Research Feedback Loop

Topic: Strategies for achieving an action using a research-to-policy; policy-to-research feedback loop.

Moderator: Angelique Day, University of Washington

Speakers Include:

  • Rebecca Goodwin, Washington State Institute for Public Policy
  • Santos Marino, Legislative Aid, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal’s Office
  • Jennifer Pokempner, National Youth Law Center
  • Carrie Pettus, Wellbeing & Equity Innovations

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Closing Remarks

Speakers Include:

  • Carrie Pettus, Wellbeing & Equity Innovations
  • Charles Lewis, Congressional Research Institute for Social Work Policy
  • Michael Spencer, University of Washington

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Networking Reception

This event is supported by a generous grant from Arnold Ventures.