Comments about Joyfields Institute Programs

What others have said about Joyfields Institute Evidence-based coursework

• Being a former adjunct college Speech/Communications instructor for the City Colleges of Chicago, I was elated that all of the presenters were exceptionally prepared and very professional facilitating their instuctional programs.
  
  
• I can truly say that the instructors I have had facilitated "Excellent" presentations.  This in itself speaks volumes to the overall quality of Joyfields programs. M. H., Illinois Dept. of Corrections
  
  
• The speakers were wonderful! the discussion level of instruction was a nice change!
  
  
• Yes, please use my comments for testimonial! What I particularly liked is the different participants from big agencies serving hundreds of clients and yet we have very similar needs and brainstormed together how we can incorporate the training material into the systems we work in.  I come from and work for a small island and small community.
  
  
• The speakers were the most informed I have incountered!
  
  
• I especially enjoyed the other facilities feedback and comments.  They were valuable as learning tools on how to solve some issues in my community
  
  
• I was never dissatisfied with any aspect of this program. I lovef meeting everyone and I feel that I was able to expand my thoughts due to the information provided.  I loved the size of this program.  That we had such a small group really allowed for us to brainstorm and learn from each other on a personal and professional level.
  
  
• I really enjoyed the content of the program.  I believe that I took away some great information that will allow me to enhance my program.
  
  
• When I was first asked to attend this training,  I thought to myself, "Not another training!"  Now am glad I came.  Its the best training I have attended in a good while!
  
  
• I liked the way the instructor was able to relate the class to our jobs. 
  
  
• Great Training!!! This coming from a person that does not like to stand up in front of people, the instructor was able to make it very easy to do and also the small class size helped. Thanks!!!
  
  
• The workshop leader was a very informative, energetic instructor.  He has a unique way of exploring topics and encouraging the participants to do their best.  He was by far one of the best trainer I have encountered.
  
  
• I absolutely loved and enjoyed Mark.  He taught with such passion and we learned the material without even knowing how much we had grown.  I went in and rated myself a 2 on the readiness ruler and left at a 10!
  
  
• Thank you for helping make our seminar here in Fairfield on EBP a success. Although our numbers were few, those involved with Iowa Aftercare who were in need of becoming more informed on this topic were present and greatly impacted by Paul Elam's presentation. This will surely have a positive impact on our organization. Dr. Elam was not only a quality presenter, but a true joy to meet and visit with during our more informal times together....
  
  
• I was very impressed with the programs contents and I was also impressed with the resources and information that was provided by the guest speakers.
  
  
• The quality of the material was outstanding as were the presenters.
  
  
• The program empowered our team with the tools to amplify and improve our agency's reentry services.  It was never implied or outright stated that any agency's method or policy was incorrect and that one specific method should be adopted. I greatly appreciated the information presented because it was applicable to a wide array of reentry providers, from mental health to housing to employment services.
  
  
• This was the first time that I attended a Joyfields Institute conference, it was very informative and I will be interested in any future training.  Thank you
  
  
• One of the best trainings I have attended in 25 years of working in this field.  Thank you.
  
  
• It was a very helpful and inspiring couple of days! Excellent program
  
  
• After working in this field for over ten years, i have learned a new approach to assisting our service recipients and myself with a brighter future.
  
  
• I liked everything!!!  the presentation was well organized, fun, informative, helpful, interesting and very very useful in everyday practice.
  
  
• "I really enjoyed the way the instructor organized and presented difficult issues and was able to teach skills withouth the usual "role playing"
  
  
• "Honestly - I don't have any suggestions for improvement. It was excellent."
  
  
• "In addition to the excellent presenters and well organized schedule, I really appreciated the hands on approach to learning the material.  I also felt that the interaction with the other participants was very valuable. The closing exercise was very helpful. Thank you for a great conference."
  
  
• "We all are grateful with training from you"
  
  
• "The instructors's presentation was informative and crystal clear.  Very helpful"
  
  
• "Very well organized and planned."
  
  
• "very well organized and to the point"
  
  
• "The instructor is an exceptional trainer.  I also appreciated the interjections from the moderator."
  
  
• "The presenters focus on answering questions when related to the topic.  Also, the content as presented in the second day was directed at my department's field (probation) making it directly relevant. "
  
  
• "You have made me feel stronger in the way I handle my inmates and clients."
  
  
• "I could use all tools given."

• “Joyfields staff were very attentive, professional, and well-organized.  The presenter was clearly very knowledgeable and professional.  A positive experience..”

• “Personally I felt for the first time that this program was developed for the work that I do.”

• “I really enjoyed the Vegas Conference. You guys are a class act. ... it was a wonderful group and there are some people I will stay in touch with. Good luck with all of your future activities. I hope to attend another of your conferences and will recommend them to all my friends and colleagues.”

• “I look forward to joining JOYFIELDS in other future trainings as well.

• “Thank you so much for this quality workshop. I really enjoyed the experience, and the people from around the world who were present. Please know this was one of the best learning experiences I have had...

• “Fantastic workshop!”

• “I LOVED the fact it was a smaller size group of people with different backgrounds and from different places/countries!!! I also loved how the Joyfields team worked so nicely together and helped make us all (me) feel good and comfortable I look forward to joining JOYFIELDS in other future trainings as well.”

• “It was informative and helped in many ways. I really enjoyed the hands on approach and the way it was made personal for each participant in their field.”

• I was very impressed with the depth of knowledge the facilitators possessed about evidenced based best-practices in the industry. However, it wasn't an over-your -head kind of dissemination . . . very practical.

• The program centered on data driven, which is in sync with evidence based practice. The presenter researched his topics very well.

• The facilitator was superb, focused, obviously knowledgeable, and thorough. The training was well worth the financial investment!

• I especially commend the ability to ask questions and get responses that were incorporated into the sessions

• Your company provided an incredible opportunity for professional development and was laser focused around what other facilities are doing regarding reentry and reintegration based on statistical evidence based practices. I personally utilized this workshop from a vendor perspective to ensure the opportunities our company is pursuing in reentry and reform is in line with Best Practices and working towards Evidence Based Practices in the Correctional Industry. I was truly amazed by the detail and level of information your course provided. As a matter of fact, I would say that this was one of the best “hands on” educational programs I have ever attended, including many of the Masters level courses I attended in graduate school. I will be, and have already, STRONGLY recommended this course for our County, DOC, and international correctional customers and would even recommend this to other vendors of the corrections industry interested in providing reentry or rehabilitation services.
  
  This was truly worthwhile and should be a mandatory course for Correctional Leaders everywhere.

• I can't think of any deficiencies in the program. It was very well organized, and extremely professional.  I like the research that is provided to support the re-entry processes outlined in the training. It is good to have educational research to support the training being offered.

• On behalf of the Prison Department at the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania I would like to thank you for the great opportunity to get acquainted with the prison and rehabilitation system of Georgia and Florida states. The material that was delivered during the Course will be of great use in everyday activities of penitentiary institutions of Lithuania. Good luck, Joyfields Institute!

• Loved the small group participation and the group field trips

• Material is relevant with encouragement and guidance to apply to your own work setting."

• The content of the training programme is excellent and useful for Correctional Institutions who aim at returning ex-Offenders to Societies whose personalities and individual lives have been examined and shaped purposefully with the needed answers and tools to re-enter and lead self reliant and normal lives and thus reduce crime in the Communities. It is a programme all persons of leadership positions in Corrections should be exposed to.

• The instructors were very professional and approachable. They made sure all our questions were answered in a thorough fashion.

• I liked everything!  Especially the detailed information.

• The relevance of the topics. The time for exchanges. The readiness of the organizers. The site visits too!

• Joyfields can be relied upon to organize very relevant and educative conferences using very informed facilitators.

• Very informative and educational.

• Joyfields Institute programs are the best for effective jail, prisons and correctional service management.

• The statistical information was beneficial.

• Organizers were very friendly and the lecture was excellent, thanks.

• Networking; feedback from other agencies regarding policies and practices in their respective jurisdictions.

• I liked the resources that were given to us for future references in several aspects of my job.

• I found the information offered was very innovative. It's obvious that the instructor is very passionate about his work.

• I liked being able to connect with other jurisdictions who are starting out - so as to offer support to there progress. I felt that there was a great deal of professionalism offered by Joyfields and enjoyed the connections made.

• Networking. The group was small enough that some really good connections were made.

• I was very pleased with the friendly atmosphere and good organization of events
   

What people have said about Joyfields' webinars

• The webinar interactive system was easy to use. Joyfields staff were very attentive, professional, and well-organized. The presenter was clearly very knowledgeable and professional. A positive experience

• Loved the webinar format! Great technology and ability to limit travel time, time away from family, etc. and still get great training. MC, Deschutes County Juvenile Justice

• I LOVED the openness of the instructor to e-mails and personal contact during and after the seminar.  It really helped make the seminar itself really seem "worth it" on top of the large amount of information we were getting in the seminar itself.  I was VERY impressed and would recommend it to others in the future.

• I think Dr. Wanberg's ideas are legit and will work with a segment of the CJ population.  I already try to do some of the things he talked about, but the program will help me go deeper.

• I did enjoy the webinar. It was my first experience with online training and the instructor made it very informative and kept my interest.

• Straight forward presentation of relevant information.

• Thanks for the webinar! It was very enlightening...the speaker set the bar very high, his dialogue was down to earth, understandable, and informative.

• Very well organized; reminders and instructions were clear and consistent. We can't get any more efficient than this - thank you!

• Different approach to learning new concepts that might assist me in my job performance. KK, Bexar County

• The web cast was more than worth the money we paid! CJ, Philemon Project

• Online, able to review handouts prior to the training, and the question/answer time was very helpful. The presenter was very down to earth, succinctly answered the questions, and made good use of the time.
  Well organized, efficient use of time.

• The program was extremely easy to access and convenient. I came away with a great of information presented orally and in handouts. All without leaving my office!

• All my question got answered that I emailed in ahead of the program and I was able to get questions answered on the spot during the webinar.

• The professional manner in which this was done.