Corrections Professionals

Research paper reporting on surveys and listening sessions addressing gaps in services between tribal, local, state and federal corrections agencies on community based supervision and reentry. Article included in grant reporting.

Change Management: Navigating organizational and cultural shifts within tribal communities, focusing on effective leadership, communication, and engagement strategies to facilitate successful change initiatives.

Discuss the barriers that result from the criminalization of substance use disorders and mental health disorders. Explore various challenges faced by tribal populations in accessing culturally competent reentry services, including substance use disorder and mental health treatment and diversion programs. Examine alternatives to incarceration for effective behavioral health interventions. Review the benefits of peer support and mentorship programs during reentry.

This webinar explores the integration of the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model and the Good Lives Model (GLM) in criminal justice decision-making. Participants will learn how these frameworks complement each other to create a holistic approach to behavior change. The webinar covers the principles of RNR and GLM, their application in practice, and strategies for combining these models to enhance decision-making and promote positive outcomes for clients.

The criminalization of mental health issues, compounded by a lack of access to culturally appropriate interventions, has resulted in disproportionately high incarceration rates among American Indians/Alaska Natives. Addressing these issues requires a shift toward more compassionate and effective strategies, including diversion programs and alternatives to incarceration that consider cultural contexts.

Webinar recorded on November 13, 2024. Discuss the value of peer recovery support services (PRSS) to enhance substance use recovery. Explore the history of peer support as an effective intervention for tribal populations. Engage in peer exchange with tribal representatives who have implemented a peer support program, including an opportunity for Q&A. This webinar will review a new valuable resource available to support tribes interested in implementing a PRSS Program, Culturally Responsive Pathways to Peer Programming in Tribal Communities.

The Virtual Academy website is designed to help corrections analysts, administrators, and stakeholders working in the criminal justice system enhance their knowledge and skills in analyzing and applying data to improve the effectiveness of correctional systems.

The website provides resources, training tools, courses, and materials for users to navigate.

Created a PowerPoint document following both the July and August Communities of Practice virtual peer-to-peer exchanges. Shared with registered grantees following the event.

Developed and shared the PowerPoint for the New Grantee Orientation for the FY24 cohort.

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