Missouri Reentry Conference: November 18-20, 2008 Lake of the Ozarks |
Annual statewide conference - promoting models and sharing best practices - that help ensure an effective transition of Missouri's ex-offenders back into the community, their families and the workforce.
Annual Missouri Reentry Conference Nov. 18-20, 2008 @ Inn at Grand Glaize Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri Hosted by: ARCHS' CARES, Missouri Department of Corrections & Missouri Department of Social Services
Includes: Conference Materials, Breaks, Tuesday Reception, Wednesday Breakfast / Lunch and Thursday Breakfast
Hotel Registration: (Price Not Included in Registration) Call 1-800-348-4731 (ask for the special $49 per night Missouri Reentry Conference rate) Conference Schedule: ( Click Register Box Above to Select Sessions) Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Welcome by Wendell E. Kimbrough-CEO of ARCHS, Larry Crawford-Director, Missouri Department of Corrections and Bill Dent-Manager, Missouri Community Partnerships
Improving Reentry through Effective Collaboration Description: This presentation will provide a definition of collaboration (in contrast to other forms of working together), a review of the research on collaboration, and the rationale for a collaborative approach to offender reentry. Presenter: Richard Stroker-Senior Manager, Center for Effective Public Policy Maximum Capacity: 300
Session 1: Barriers to Reentry “R.A.W.” – Reentry Awareness Workshop. A Reentry Simulation by Boone County Community Partnership Description: A simulation led by Missouri ex-offenders who have paid their debt to society and have struggled to return to productive lives to expand knowledge of real issues, barriers, challengers, and difficulties we have created that decrease their chances for success and lead to the decrease in safety of our communities. Presenter: Steve Tatlow-Community Involvement Coordinator, Boone County Partnership Maximum Capacity:60
Session 2: Housing “A Separate Roof” - The Value of Scattered Housing Panel Discussion Description: Scattered, supportive housing for ex-offenders instead of group living my raise the cost, but lowers the recidivism rate significantly. The presenter will describe the advantages and challenges of re-entering in housing within ordinary communities and explain how rental housing is secured and other support is provided by staff and volunteers. Presenter: Heidi Moore–Coordinator Release to Rent, Criminal Justice Ministry, Society of St. Vincent DePaul Maximum Capacity:40
Session 3: MRP Initiative “Past, Present, and Future of the Missouri Reentry Process” Panel Discussion Regarding Missouri Reentry Process Description: The Missouri Department of Corrections Leadership Team will share the progress made over the last six years and what the future will bring relative to reentry in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Panelists: Julie Boehm-DOC Reentry Manager, Scott Johnston-Chief State Supervisor of Probation and Parole, Dr. Mariann Atwell-Director of Offender Rehabilitative Services, Dwayne Kempker-Deputy Director of Division of Adult Institutions, David Nelson-Reentry Training Coordinator. Maximum Capacity: 50
Session 4: Offender Panel “Can I Get A Job?” An Ex-Offender’s Journey to Employment Description: An ex-offender’s journey to a fresh start begins with the understanding that barriers to re-entering and re-connecting with children, families and communities once left behind is no easy task. However, for most ex-offenders getting a job is the most difficult task at hand. Listen as the panel speaks candidly about their personal journeys, their barriers and successes. “We’re not asking for a hand-out…..just a hand.” Panelists: Missouri State Ex-Offenders Maximum Capacity: 50 Session 5: Faith-Based Panel “Faith-Based Panel Perspective for Successful Reentry” Description: What role should the faith-based community play in facilitating a successful reentry of ex-offenders back into local communities? Panelists: Winfrey Dickerson-DOC Supervisor of Religious/Spiritual Programming, Rev. L. Mims, Union Memorial United Methodist Church, Scott Breedlove-Administrator for the MO Substance Abuse Counselor Certification Board and Trish Mathes-Director, Mission Gate Ministry Maximum Capacity: 50 Session 6: Children of Incarcerated Parents “What About The Children: The Impact of Incarceration on Children” Description: This panel is designed to examine and discuss family dynamics that occur during periods of incarceration as it relates to children and significant others. Presenters: Lisa Wiseman-Unit Supervisor, Missouri Department of Probation and Parole, Tammy Gillespie-Program Director, University of Missouri Extension 4H Life Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Maximum Capacity: 50
Session 1: Project REACH Recidivism Study Developing Evidence-Based Practices to Reduce Client Recidivism Description: During this session, the group will review a formal study conducted by Project REACH, that was conducted to determine characteristics most strongly associated with recidivism risk and prevention. Presenter: Jennifer Bird-Manager, Project REACH Maximum Capacity:40 Session 2: Veterans Reentry Collaboration Description: The Missouri Veterans Commission has established a strong partnership with the DOC. This presentation will give an overview of current strategies that are in place for offenders and benefits available to offenders who are veterans. In addition, a discussion on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, what veterans may experience after serving in the military. Presenter: Gerry Hodge-Veterans Reentry Coordinator, Missouri Veterans Commission Maximum Capacity: 50 Session 3: Transitional Housing Units Description: A panel of DOC staff will give an overview of the services provided in the Transitional Housing Units within DOC institutions. In addition, the purpose of these housing units and the impact on recidivism will be discussed. Panelists: Penny Coleman-Institutional Parole Officer, Scott Kintner-Corrections Caseworker, Daniel Kottman-Employability Skills/Life Skills Teacher, Amanda Wilbers-Functional Unit Manager, Louisa Bolinger-Reentry Coordinator, Christy Stevens-Institutional Activities Coordinator Maximum Capacity:60
Session 4: Operation Weed and Seed Neighborhood Project: Preparing Your Community for Reentry Description: Community opposition is a major obstacle to the success of reentry efforts. Attendees will be presented with community awareness methods to notify and educate residents on the realities of reentry and the services and public safety strategies designed to address them. Partnering strategies with local community-base and faith-based organizations and their existing services will also be discussed. Presenter: Ed Hennessy-Executive Director, Operation Weed and Seed Maximum Capacity: 50
Session 5 Barriers to Reentry (Repeat) “R.A.W.” – Reentry Awareness Workshop. A Reentry Simulation by Boone County Community Partnership Description: A simulation led by Missouri ex-offenders who have paid their debt to society and have struggled to return to productive lives to expand knowledge of real issues, barriers, challengers, and difficulties we have created that decrease their chances for success and lead to the decrease in safety of our communities. Presenter: Steve Tatlow-Community Involvement Coordinator, Boone County Partnership Maximum Capacity: 50
Session 6: Grant Writing “Tips on Writing a Grant" Description: This is a demonstration that is designed to help you write and present an organized and viable grant application for state, federal, and foundation funding. Presenters: Dr. Sterling Hayden-VP Partnerships, ARCHS and Krista Adams-Grants Administrator, Missouri Department of Corrections Maximum Capacity: 50
Keynote Speaker: Judge William Ray Price, Jr.-Missouri Supreme Court Justice Presentation of Awards to Nominees -Wendell E. Kimbrough, CEO of ARCHS and Larry Crawford-Director, Missouri Department of Corrections Maximum Capacity: 300
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Personal Leadership and Individual Responsibility in the Change Process Description: This presentation will underscore the essential need for leadership and challenge participants to consider their personal role in aiding offenders in achieving success. Presenter: Gary Kempker- Senior Manager, Center for Effective Public Policy Maximum Capacity: 300
Session 1: “The Future of Prisoner Reentry: The Obstacles Beyond Reentry” Description: Evaluations of the success of prisoner reentry by identifying the importance of the reentry movement in sustaining ground-level reentry initiatives and examining how prisoner reentry movement is affected by an array of economic, political, social, and cultural forces. Presenters: Brett Garland, Ph.D., Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, Missouri State University of Springfield, Dr. Aida Haas Maximum Capacity: 50
Session 2: Working With Law Enforcement to Support Successful Community Reentry Description: Learn how law enforcement agencies are working to strengthen local reentry efforts, "One community at a time." Presenter: To be announced Maximum Capacity: 50 Session 3: Ex-Offender Panel (Repeat) “Can I Get A Job?” An Ex-Offender’s Journey to Employment Description: An ex-offender’s journey to a fresh start begins with the understanding that barriers to re-entering an re-connecting with children, families and communities once left behind is no easy task. However, for most ex-offenders getting a job is the most difficult task at hand. Listen as the panel speaks candidly about their personal journeys, their barriers and successes. “We’re not asking for a hand-out…..just a hand.” Panelists: Missouri State Ex-Offenders Maximum Capacity: 50 Session 4: Sustainability By the Nonprofit Services Consortium Description: Session will provide information on strategies and practices that strengthens the ability of nonprofits to build, grow and sustain in uncertain economic times. Presenter: Claire Hundelt-Director of Program & Services, Nonprofit Services Consortium Center Maximum Capacity: 50
Session 5: Effective Behavioral Health and Employment Description: This lecture is to give insight to participants to be able to identify behavioral health barriers to employment, how to engage hard to reach clients in a behavioral health setting and to lessen barriers to employment retention. Presenters: Phyllis Friedman, PhD, Psychological Services Center and Steven Zeagel, LCSW, MSW, ASCW, Employment Connection Maximum Capacity: 40
Session 6: Motivational Interviewing Description: This program looks at the strengths based approach of motivational interviewing for professionals who work with individuals and families. The primary focus will be how professionals can create an environment which will increase a readiness for change. Applicable to organizations providing case management to ex- offenders and other difficult to serve populations. Presenter: Kim Evans- District Administrator, District 38, Lincoln and Warren Counties Maximum Capacity: 60
Legislative Panel Description: General Assembly Legislative Representatives will provide insight into policies and state trends that affect the reentry process for ex-offenders returning to Missouri communities. Presenter: Various Members of the Missouri Legislation Maximum Capacity: 300
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