Reception in celebration of 1,000 people FREE!

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In 2023, we surpassed an incredible milestone: 1,000 people sentenced to life without parole as children are now free!

On October 11th, we plan to gather our partners in the legal community here in DC, who have supported our efforts and worked alongside family members and advocates to secure the freedom of these individuals. We look forward to bringing together our pro bono and law firm partners, members of the Incarcerated Children’s Advocacy Network, and other close partners in DC to celebrate this milestone, reflect on over a decade of partnership, and recommit to the work that lies ahead.

As we celebrate the freedom of these 1,000 individuals, we will remember, uplift, and continue to fight for those who have yet to be given a chance for redemption. Together, we must work towards the day when all life-sentenced children have the opportunity for their own joyous homecoming. Your support bolsters our work in states that still impose this barbaric practice and helps ensure strong legal representation for those whose sentences become eligible for review.

To purchase tickets, please follow this link. For any questions, please email Christina Oliver, CFSY Senior Development Manager, at coliver@cfsy.org.

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Sponsorship opportunities

Catalyst – $15,000

Catalysts will be recognized in promotional materials before and during the event, and receive six tickets to the reception.

Leader – $12,500

Leaders will be recognized in promotional materials before and during the event, and receive five tickets to the reception.

Changemaker – $10,000

Changemakers will be recognized in promotional materials before and during the event, and receive four tickets to the reception.

Champion – $7,500

Champions will be recognized in promotional materials before and during the event, and receive three tickets to the reception.

Partner – $5,000

Champions will be recognized in promotional materials before and during the event, and receive two tickets to the reception.

Advocate – $2,500

Champions will be recognized in promotional materials before and during the event, and receive one ticket to the reception.

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2023 Proximity Gathering

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DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY, THIS INVITATION IS LIMITED TO SELECT PARTNERS OF THE CFSY

The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY) invites select partners to join us for an immersive, paradigm-shifting experience this fall. In September, we will gather corporate partners, key stakeholders, and members of the Incarcerated Children’s Advocacy Network (ICAN), as well as survivors of violence, for a two-day proximity gathering in historic Montgomery, AL. Our gathering will provide a deeply enriching opportunity to build knowledge and relationships with others – across corporations, sectors, and life experience – dedicated to racial justice, with a focus on undoing the harm caused by the extreme sentencing of youth in the United States and mass incarceration more broadly. Participants will come away with a powerful sense of how this fight aligns with their individual commitment to justice and their broader corporate social responsibility goals. If you would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to be in touch with Christina Oliver, CFSY Senior Development Manager, at coliver@cfsy.org.

CFSY’s 2023 Honorees

The CFSY is proud to honor these individuals for the work they have done to shift the narrative around children who cause harm and to advance the movement to end the extreme sentencing of children.

Learn more about the CFSY’s 2023 Honorees here.

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Agenda

Please see below for a proposed programming of events. 

Details on hotel, including option for group rate, to follow.


Wednesday, September 27, 2023

By 4 PM Guests arrive in Montgomery

4:30 – 7:30 PM Opening Session


Thursday, September 28, 2023

7 – 9 AM Breakfast at hotel

9 AM – 12 PM The Legacy Museum

12 – 1:15 PM Lunch provided

1:30 – 3 PM National Memorial for Peace and Justice

6:30 – 10 PM Reception honoring key CFSY partners


Friday, September 29, 2023

8 – 9 AM Breakfast at hotel

9 – 10 AM Remarks from Bryan Stevenson

10 – 11 AM Closing Remarks

11:30 AM Guests depart

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Business casual attire is recommended throughout the gathering.

For the reception on Thursday evening, business casual or cocktail attire is recommended.

For any questions, please reach out to proximity@cfsy.org.

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To learn more about sponsorship options for this event, click here.