Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) & Community Defined Evidence-Based Practices (CDEPs) Conference
The 11th EBP/CDEP Conference has officially wrapped, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to the nearly 500 attendees, presenters, sponsors, and community partners who made this year’s gathering a great success!
Highlights
Over two days, leaders, providers, youth advocates, researchers, and community organizations from across California came together for professional development, exchange knowledge, and foster collaboration.
Agenda
40+ breakout sessions featuring EBPs, CDEPs, culturally responsive care, youth behavioral health, workforce development, and system transformation.
Keynote Speakers
Inspiring keynote speakers – Angela Davis and Thelma Bryant – who challenged, uplifted, and energized the audience.
Angela Davis
Angela Davis grounded our community with a powerful reflection on resilience and justice, reminding us that while oppression persists, history shows collective perseverance and inspiring us to continue building community-centered behavioral health systems that prioritize healing, dignity, and human rights.
Dr. Thema Bryant
A tenured professor at Pepperdine University and 2023 president of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Bryant energized the room with music, movement, and a powerful call for clinicians to embrace their lived experiences and identities through her Liberation Psychology approach integrating social justice, spirituality, and cultural expression into healing.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Community Defined Evidence-based Practices Symposium
As the conversation and learning continue, we look ahead to our upcoming virtual symposium this fall. Designed to extend the spirit of connection and knowledge exchange that defines the EBP/CDEP community, the virtual event will offer discussions and accessible learning opportunities for professionals committed to advancing equitable, evidence-informed care.
More details will be announced soon—check back for updates or join our mail list and be the first to know!