Veterans Summit

Since 2019 Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy has led the Lean Forward initiative with the goal of advancing treatment for justice-involved veterans in Ohio. Each fall, the Lean Forward initiative hosts a Veterans Summit bringing together stakeholders such as courts, treatment providers, and other community partners from around the state with the mission to serve those who served. This year, the 11^th Annual Veterans Summit will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Registration in the fall of 2025.

Location: Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center, 1630 Schrock Road Columbus, Ohio 43229

Who should attend:

• County Veterans Service Officers
• County Commissioners
• Judicial Officers, Court Staff, and Probation Officers
• Law Enforcement Officers
• Local Mental Health Boards
• Behavioral Health Treatment Providers
• Healthcare Professionals
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Area Agencies on Aging
• Local Veterans Associations
• Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist

Resource Links:

• Veterans Justice Outreach Program
• Ohio Legal Help