Roadmap for Implementing Evidence Based Correctional Practices for Offender Reform and Re-entry

February 23-27, 2009

Houston, Texas, USA

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Ready to tackle offender recidivism rates in your jurisdiction while slashing incarceration costs?  Then join us for a comprehensive road-map!  This program is comprised of two highly interactive courses:

Strategy and Tactics for Evidence Based Best Practices for Correctional Re-entry

  • Examination of the Transition from Prison to Community Model
  • Key components of an Effective Reentry Strategy

Comprehensive Implementation Planning

  • Working from a template, participants will be in a position to adapt a comprehensive offender reintegration implementation plan to the specific challenges they face at home
  • This component eliminates the guesswork usually associated with creating the plan after they return
  • At the end of the course, attendees will have created a comprehensive plan customized to drastically cut incarceration costs while enhancing public safety

Joyfields' course is "... 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.... This was truly worthwhile and should be a mandatory course for Correctional Leaders everywhere."  LK

KEY REASON WHY YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES SHOULD ATTEND

  1. You will visit meet corrections peers and colleagues in the business and learn how they do what they do

  2. You will know what steps to take under different conditions

  3. You will learn how to handle communications - internal and external including the media

  4. We don't stop at just the class room studies.  You will participate in live simulations to learn first hand how to deal with various "what-if" situations you are likely to encounter

  5. Learn key skills for great prisons systems leadership

  6. You will network with colleagues in the business of corrections from around the world

  7. See learn first hand the best and latest resources for addressing corrections needs

CERTIFICATE COURSE

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate as evidence of your accomplishment and status as a practitioner who has acquired specific new skills. Your certificate will be delivered upon completion of the course.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Managers, executives and professional at corrections and rehabilitation systems, including;

Prison Commissioners and Administrators, Sheriff's Offices, Program Directors and Managers, Supervisors, Prisons Chiefs and Directors, Community Corrections Leadership, Social Workers, Case Management Team Leaders, Court, Probation Officers, Researchers & Planners, Substance Abuse Professionals, Mental Health and Prevention Center Professionals, Social Workers, Community Service Organizations, Government Agencies, Inmate Population Management and Pre-Release Specialists.

It is suited to those who have leadership responsibility for running operations and implementing reform and rehabilitation programs.  It is highly recommended for the seasoned professional who is serious about the corrections profession.

You should also attend, if you cater to the corrections industry and would like to meet and network with leaders of these institutions and learn what interest them.

INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS

Joyfields offers special assistance for international participants traveling to the USA from abroad.  Our package includes assistance with obtaining accommodation, visas, and transportation. 

Let us know if we can assist you in anyway by sending email to international@joyfields.org or calling 770-416-1395.  Make sure to provide details.  Tell us in your email exactly how we can assist.  Include a telephone number and email address in all correspondence so we can contact you if necessary.

HOTEL & FEES

Accommodations and Workshop Location

Host hotel details currently being finalized.  All sessions will be held within the host facility.  If you wish to reserve a room now, please send email with details to yvette@joyfields.org.

 

  

Registration Fees

Includes all training sessions, training materials, site visits where applicable, continental breakfast and lunch are also included.  Complimentary 1 year membership in JI - includes newsletter and discounts to Joyfields' sponsored programs.  Participants are responsible for all other expenses including charges for accommodations, airfare, dinners and all personal expenses.

Registration:

  • Comprehensive Implementation Action Planning (Thurs & Fri): $995 for Members, Alums and Teams
    (Non-members: $1095)

  • Core Skills Evidence Based Strategy and Tactics (Mon - Wed): $1195 for Members, Alums and Teams
    (Non-members: $1395    )

  • Attend Both Program: $2195 for Members, Alums and Teams
    (Non-members: $2495)

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