We are thrilled to announce that Duncan Kirkwood will deliver a keynote address on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the Invest in People, Invest in Safety California Probation Statewide Conference in San Diego.

Duncan is an author, Veteran, and global resilience advocate. He has spent his professional life working to empower young people, educators, organizations, and communities. His mission is to ensure everyone can learn the critical tools to become the most resilient and best version of themselves. His passion is helping individuals push through their perceived limits to take control of their futures.

Duncan’s session, “Hunt The Good Stuff”, will explore:

✔️ Presence – Letting go of the past and focusing on bringing your best self into this moment
✔️ Grit – Developing the fortitude to overcome every challenge and stick to a goal no matter how long it takes
✔️ Resilience – Understanding that resilience is a crucial part of mental health and excelling in your job
✔️ Self Discovery – Participants will learn to dis-identify from things titles and roles and that our value comes from the inside
✔️ Joy – Discover how each day can bring joy and build your mental health
✔️ Gratitude – How using a simple exercise can build appreciation and overcome negativity bias

Learn more about Duncan Kirkwood: TopYouthSpeakers.com

Register here today to secure your spot! Conference registration, hotel room block, and other conference information can be found here. 

Friendly Reminder of Deadline Dates: 

• Hotel Room Block Deadline: Tuesday, September 9th

For more information contact please contact conference@cpoc.org​

Join us for this impactful keynote and an incredible conference experience! We can’t wait to see you there!