D.A.T.A. (Data Access, Transparency, and Accountability) Research Program
The D.A.T.A. (Data Access, Transparency, and Accountability) Research Program is an extension of our dedicated policy advocacy efforts, conceived in response to the persistent challenges in data collection practices. Born amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the initiative specifically addresses the acute lack of transparency within penal institutions, especially concerning data on incarcerated women—an area long neglected and critically underreported.
RestoreHER is at the forefront of this transformative project, utilizing IRB certification to gather extensive data. This endeavor isn't just about numbers; it's about harnessing Big Data to inform and empower government bodies, public health officials, social justice organizations, community stakeholders, and all those engaged in the advocacy and support of justice-involved women.
Source: Researching the Criminalization of Pregnancy: Data Barriers and Accountability
RestoreHER is at the forefront of this transformative project, utilizing IRB certification to gather extensive data. This endeavor isn't just about numbers; it's about harnessing Big Data to inform and empower government bodies, public health officials, social justice organizations, community stakeholders, and all those engaged in the advocacy and support of justice-involved women.
Source: Researching the Criminalization of Pregnancy: Data Barriers and Accountability
RestoreHER Bi-Annual Research Conference
D.A.T.A. Is LIFE Research Conference
DATA ACCESS, TRANSPARENCY, and ACCOUNTABILITY are not just principles—they are lifelines for women enmeshed in the criminal legal system. The lack of robust, timely data is a critical barrier to effective advocacy, policy reform, and most vitally, the safeguarding of the rights and well-being of incarcerated women, including those who are pregnant. This data deficit undermines efforts to oversee legislation and ensure safety within these institutions.
RestoreHER is deeply committed to bridging this information gap. Despite attending numerous data conferences, reviewing extensive reports, and consulting with data scientists, the result has consistently been insufficient and outdated information with no viable solutions to meet the urgent needs of justice-involved women. The D.A.T.A. Is LIFE Research Conference was born out of this urgent need. It is a converging ground for academia, healthcare professionals, researchers, stakeholders, and those directly impacted by the system to exchange data, innovative ideas, and create actionable solutions.
The D.A.T.A. Is Life conference aims to:
By integrating the voices and leadership of those directly impacted, the D.A.T.A. Is LIFE Research Conference ensures that research is not only ethical but profoundly informed and relevant to current issues within the carceral state. The insights derived from our collaborations are amplified to highlight the importance of these voices, stressing the critical need for "real-time" data that can drive future research and reform. This is more than a conference; it's a community and a movement, championing data as a tool for justice and systemic change.
Our partnership model is particularly innovative. By collaborating with academic institutions and involving graduate students, RestoreHER is breaking new ground. We are not only gathering crucial data but also equipping directly impacted women with the skills and knowledge to conduct research and data collection themselves. This educational empowerment initiative helps demystify data and research for those who have lived these experiences, turning them into active participants and leaders in shaping policies that directly affect their lives.
Through the D.A.T.A. Research Program, RestoreHER is redefining what it means to be data-driven, turning data into a powerful tool for justice and transformation. By integrating education, transparency, and accountability, we are setting new standards for how data serves as a cornerstone for advocacy and change.
RestoreHER is deeply committed to bridging this information gap. Despite attending numerous data conferences, reviewing extensive reports, and consulting with data scientists, the result has consistently been insufficient and outdated information with no viable solutions to meet the urgent needs of justice-involved women. The D.A.T.A. Is LIFE Research Conference was born out of this urgent need. It is a converging ground for academia, healthcare professionals, researchers, stakeholders, and those directly impacted by the system to exchange data, innovative ideas, and create actionable solutions.
The D.A.T.A. Is Life conference aims to:
- Advance understanding of challenges faced by justice-impacted women through innovative research and dialogue
- Bridge gaps between academia, policy, and practice through meaningful collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and advocates
- Showcase state-of-the-art research methodologies and data analysis techniques specific to justice-impacted populations to develop evidence-based policy recommendations to address systemic inequities
- Enhance transparency and data collection practices within the criminal justice system
- Build a sustainable network of professionals dedicated to advocacy and reform in the justice system
By integrating the voices and leadership of those directly impacted, the D.A.T.A. Is LIFE Research Conference ensures that research is not only ethical but profoundly informed and relevant to current issues within the carceral state. The insights derived from our collaborations are amplified to highlight the importance of these voices, stressing the critical need for "real-time" data that can drive future research and reform. This is more than a conference; it's a community and a movement, championing data as a tool for justice and systemic change.
Our partnership model is particularly innovative. By collaborating with academic institutions and involving graduate students, RestoreHER is breaking new ground. We are not only gathering crucial data but also equipping directly impacted women with the skills and knowledge to conduct research and data collection themselves. This educational empowerment initiative helps demystify data and research for those who have lived these experiences, turning them into active participants and leaders in shaping policies that directly affect their lives.
Through the D.A.T.A. Research Program, RestoreHER is redefining what it means to be data-driven, turning data into a powerful tool for justice and transformation. By integrating education, transparency, and accountability, we are setting new standards for how data serves as a cornerstone for advocacy and change.
Fall 2025 Conference Information
RestoreHER US.America proudly presents our Second Bi-annual D.A.T.A. is Life Research Conference, "Data 4 Dignity: Transforming Narratives to Numbers." Our second conference aims to bridge stories and statistics, emphasizing the importance of translating personal experiences into quantifiable data while preserving the dignity and humanity of individuals involved.
Call For Proposals Open Now!
We invite research proposals for our upcoming D.A.T.A. Is Life Conference. The conference seeks to advance scholarly discourse and policy recommendations across the following key areas:
Accepted Research Presentation Formats:
50-minute Workshop/Lecture: Workshops designed to educate and inspire action; short film screenings with Q&A sessions; and engaging TED-style talks and lectures.
Panel Presentation: Panel discussions will convene multiple subject matter experts, practitioners, researchers, and advocates to engage in substantive dialogue or Q&A around critical topics.
Research Poster Presentation: Large-format posters and artworks designed to educate or inform about specific topics are welcome—we invite research, activism, or art showcases.
We welcome you to submit your proposals for research HERE in accordance with the submission guidelines below.
Submission Guidelines:
Call For Proposals Open Now!
We invite research proposals for our upcoming D.A.T.A. Is Life Conference. The conference seeks to advance scholarly discourse and policy recommendations across the following key areas:
- Maternal Health and Incarceration: Examining the critical issues including access to perinatal and postpartum care in correctional settings, maternal and fetal health outcomes in carceral environments, the impact of maternal-infant separation, effects on parent-child attachment, and interventions for maternal mental health and parenting support.
- Healthcare Access and Quality: Research on healthcare delivery models in correctional settings, focusing on mental health support for pregnant individuals, maternal nutrition standards, trauma assessment approaches, and evidence-based emotional support programs during incarceration and reentry periods.
- Data and Research Gaps: Exploring key methodological challenges in data collection and reporting, systematic documentation of pregnancy outcomes, longitudinal studies examining intergenerational impacts and trauma transmission, and evidence-based interventions for preventing cycles of incarceration.
- Community Impact and Support: Examining family systems and child development, ensuring continuity of healthcare services after release, and developing evidence-based alternatives to incarceration that prioritize community well-being.
- Policy Reform, Trauma-Informed Advocacy, and Abolition: Examining current regulatory frameworks, evidence-based care standards, and rights-based approaches to maternal care in corrections, while exploring family reunification models and developing data-informed policy recommendations for systemic change.
Accepted Research Presentation Formats:
50-minute Workshop/Lecture: Workshops designed to educate and inspire action; short film screenings with Q&A sessions; and engaging TED-style talks and lectures.
Panel Presentation: Panel discussions will convene multiple subject matter experts, practitioners, researchers, and advocates to engage in substantive dialogue or Q&A around critical topics.
Research Poster Presentation: Large-format posters and artworks designed to educate or inform about specific topics are welcome—we invite research, activism, or art showcases.
We welcome you to submit your proposals for research HERE in accordance with the submission guidelines below.
Submission Guidelines:
- Proposals must be submitted by May 18th at 11:59PM EST.
- All presenters MUST register for the conference by date of acceptance notifications to be considered.
- Acceptance notifications will be sent by May 24th.
- Questions can be directed to [email protected].
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Date & Location August 15-17th, 2025 JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District Savannah, GA Hotel Contact: (912) 373-9100 |
Mission This conference will create awareness, innovative solutions, and data collection bridge gaps between directly-impacted people, academia, organizations, stakeholders and advocacy communities. |
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Registration Registrastration is open NOW!! Register HERE. We offer student and young professional discounts. ALL Registration fees and conference costs will be waived for directly-impacted participants. |
Volunteers RestoreHER would appreciate the help of any and all volunteers available for this conference. This would include help with promotion, set-up/take-down, registration, and more. If you're interested, email: [email protected]. |
Sponsor Research for Incarcerated Pregnant Women
Are you interested in supporting more transparency within the criminal legal system regarding incarcerated women?
Please email [email protected]
Please email [email protected]
Sponsor Payments:
If you prefer to send your sponsorship payment via check please mail checks to:
RestoreHER
(D.A.T.A. Conference)
P.O. Box 141
Red Oak, GA 30272
For payments by ACH or other inquiries - please contact [email protected]
RestoreHER
(D.A.T.A. Conference)
P.O. Box 141
Red Oak, GA 30272
For payments by ACH or other inquiries - please contact [email protected]
2023 Inaugural D.A.T.A. Is LIFE Research Conference
A Very Special Thank you to our Conference Sponsors
