Exoneree leaders came together for a three-day retreat designed to honor and acknowledge their collective and individual experiences.  The retreat design supported healing, leadership development, peer to peer connection, and overall support for family and significant others of exoneree participants. while fostering a sense of belonging and purpose amongst the participants.   

Facilitated sessions led by Ernest Mark (of Rockwood Leadership Institute) and Tony Richard (of Imagine Us LLC) explored leadership and emotional agility connections, personal ecology, and a series of conversations around mindfulness and visioning practices. Guided peace and healing circles, capped off the first and second nights of the retreat at the site of a bon fire, facilitated by Arturo Jimenez (California Exoneree). 

Lastly, therapist Dr. Alan Ceaser convened a group session for exoneree significant other participants to foster a better understanding and support for their partners.