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Events and Education
Employment Opportunities
Veterans
Funding Opportunities
Announcements
Transitions Fairs and Meetings
- Upcoming Transition Coalition Meetings
Register for Webinars about Writing Successful Grant Proposals for Bureau of Justice Assistance Solicitations
Hosted by the National Reentry Resource Center, Michigan State University Innovation Suite TTA and George Mason University, with funding support from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance
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Winning Grants–Writing Your Way to Success
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Date: Thursday, April 5
Time: 2–3 p.m. ET This webinar will provide a general overview of how to justify the need for a proposed project and the design for the project. The goal is to provide guidance on writing proposals that are responsive to Bureau of Justice Assistance grant requirements. Presenters will provide examples of winning grant proposals.
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Implementation and Organizational Capacity
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Date: Monday, April 9
Time: 3–4 p.m. ET This webinar will provide a general overview of how to assess organizational capacity and present an implementation plan. The goal is to provide guidance on writing proposals that are responsive to Bureau of Justice Assistance grant requirements. Presenters will provide examples of winning grant proposals.
10th Annual Black Men in
Healing Conference
June 21 & 22,
2018
Metropolitan State University St.
Paul Campus, Founders Hall
700 East Seventh Street, St. Paul MN 55106
This year's theme is “Sankofa, Go back to the past and bring
forward that which is useful.” The goal is to examine the past 10 years of
efforts to prevent community trauma and possible strategies to build resilience
and a future of healing. Since 2009, this conference has provided an
opportunity for meaningful community engagement and access to national and
local educators, and community practitioners to discuss and introduce practical
culturally sensitive trauma informed initiatives leading to the improved health
and wellness of African American men and their families. We realize that a
stronger, thriving African American community improves the health of society as
a whole.
“A role model is one who is aware that the babies are watching
and acts accordingly.”
Keynotes
Andre L. Johnson President & CEO of Detroit Recovery
Project
Mr. Johnson is the President & CEO of the Detroit
Recovery Project, an agency that provides a wide spectrum of support services.
In 2016 he was the recipient of the Champions of Change Award from President
Barack Obama
Kasim Abdur Razzaq is the CEO of Abdur Razzaq Counseling &
Social Architecture, PA.
Mr. Abdur Razzaq is a sought-after speaker on a variety of
topics including mental health, diversity, racial equity, and social
justice. He is set to release his first book "5 principles to
healing black men and raising black boys".
Sam Simmons, AA, LADC, behavioral consultant and conference
co-creator
Mr. Simmons has over
28-year experience as a behavioral consultant specializing in practical
culturally sensitive trauma informed work with African American males and their
families.
 Education
Resource Fair
Federal Correctional Institution, Waseca
FCI
Waseca is pleased to
announce the Education Resource Fair for offenders preparing for release.
We would like to
cordially invite your organization to our Resource Fair contact me by April 30,
2018 for background check to be conducted.
When: May 17,
2018
Time: 12:30 until 3:30
pm
(please arrive between 12:00
pm and 12:15pm to in-process)
Where: Federal Correctional Institution
1000 University Drive SW, Waseca, M
Contact: pring@bop.gov
*FMC
Rochester will be hosting their Reentry Resource Fair from 8:30-11:00 am.
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7-9 PM
Thursday,
April 19
Hope Community
Church, MN
Explore the physiological and spiritual aspects of mental and
emotional health.
Featuring: Sarah Gross,
Pastor Rob Warland, Quincy Davis & Cherie Monge
The
Transform Ideas forum will address the calling of the Church to care for people
and their families who are struggling with common mental health concerns.
Experts
will discuss the role of medical intervention alongside prayer and scripture,
and ways to diminish the stigma associated with mental illness. Other speakers
will share personal stories of victory as they have been guided and supported
by faith.
Come
hear courageous personal stories of lives deeply affected by mental illness,
and learn how the Church can best offer hope and support to someone with mental
health issues.
Transform Ideas is a
public forum designed to inspire, inform and engage Christians as thoughtful
citizens of the Kingdom of God, serving the common good.
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 2018 Resource Fair
The annual Mid-Minnesota Transition Coalition Resource Fair was created to provide those who are struggling to transition back into society with the opportunity to connect with community resource providers. This two-hour event is designed to bridge resource providers with community members actively seeking a better path in life.
We are seeking resource providers in the following areas:
- Employers/Felony Friendly Employers
- Housing/Felony Friendly Housing
- Education Resources
- Aftercare Resources
- Community Support Services
We ask that vendors would be willing to commit an hour and a half of their time to meeting with potential applicants/clients to discuss opportunities and services during the event. If you are interested in representing your organization at the event please RSVP to Dreamcenterpath@aol.com by Wednesday May 9th, 2018. Please visit https://midmntc.wordpress.com/
for the latest updates.
When: Thursday, May 17th, 2018
10:30am-12:00pm
(Vendor set-up will begin at 10:00am)
Where: St. Cloud Great River Regional Library
Mississippi Community Room #106
For questions or concerns please contact OIF/Dream Center, Courtney Shain, 529 16th Ave. N, St. Cloud, MN 56303, (P) 320-656-1550, (F) 320-253-9735
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 The Impact Pornography has on Children, Youth, and Adults
The access and exposure people have to today’s internet
pornography has created a major change in sexual
development. Join expert Cordelia Anderson, MA as she
provides you with the knowledge and resources to help
combat a hyper-sexualized toxic culture. Anderson will
provide information on how the pornography industry works,
intersections with mainstream media, child abuse images,
physical and mental health effects from exposure to
pornography, and the impact on the nervous system. This
training provides references and resources to help with
prevention, intervention and healing.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the impact pornography has on children, youth and adults
- Discover how ease and access to pornography has increased fetishes and violent content
- Learn national and international efforts underway to counter theharms of hyper-sexualized media
- Identify at least 3 resources to help with your clients
- Identify at least 3 varied approaches to countering sexualhealth harm
- Discover tools such as “Sexual Behavior Continuum” as a way to promote sexual health
Meet the Speaker
Cordelia Anderson, MA, has been working to promote sexual health
and prevent sexual harm since 1976. Her early work included
counseling prostituted women, adult survivors of sexual abuse and
men who committed sex offenses. Since 1992 she’s operated her
own training and consultation business based in Minneapolis. She’s
conducted over 2,500 presentations, consulted with a wide range
of agencies nationwide and authored a 2011 booklet “Impact of
Pornography on Children, Youth, and Culture” and a 2014 play
“Fired Up.”
Continuing Education Credits
6.5 contact hours will be earned
Approved by the following boards:
MN Board of Behavioral Health: LADC: 2018.CE.ADC.019 LPC/LPCC: 2018.CE.076
MN Board of MFT: Pending
MN Board of Social Work: CEP-622
MN Board of Psychology: 201803.187
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this seminar, please contact Sue Vanek at SVanek@NystromCounseling.com or at 218-202-1016
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ADVERSE CHILD EXPERIENCES (ACE) TRAINING
Mental Well-Being and Resilience Learning Community
The Northwest Hennepin Family Service Collaborative is pleased to host one of the Minnesota Department of Health Mental Well-being and Resilience Learning Communities that are taking place across Minnesota.The Minnesota Department of Health recently initiated the Mental Well-being and Resilience Learning Community (MWBRLC) an interactive monthly statewide webinar that includes local sites for group participation and local discussion.
- The MWBRLC takes place the last Tuesday of each month, from 10:00 am to 12:00.
- The first hour is a webinar about an innovative strategy to promote mental well-being and resilience from a community or organization.
- The second hour includes time for local community discussion about local resources and needs relevant to the presentation.
- You must register for each session.
- Registration for each monthly webinar is being taken by the Minnesota Department of Health.
To participate you can go to the learning community location nearest you.
In NW Hennepin, the dates and locations for the monthly Learning Communities are listed below.
If you have any questions, contact Jonette Lucia at 763-391-7253.Understanding ACEs: Building Self-Healing Communities with Dr. Mark
Sanders, PsyD, LP. Learn More here
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 Health Disparities Round
Table Incarceration: A Public Health Issue
The Health Disparities Round table is an annual event at the end of National
Public Health Week. The purpose of the round table is to bring national and
local speakers to campus to discuss emerging issues in health and racial equity
research, policy and/or practice. This year's round table will identify
strategies to prevent individuals from entering the criminal justice system and
examine what can be done to reduce the impact of incarceration on the health of
family members.
Friday, April 6, 2018 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Light Breakfast and Poster Session: 9-9:30am
Keynote Speakers:
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Shay Bilchik, J.D., Director and Founder of the Center for Juvenile
Justice Reform at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy.
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Lee Buckley, M.A., Community Reentry Coordinator, Reentry Services,
Minnesota Department of Corrections.
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Dr. Nekima Levy-Pounds, J.D., D.Th., a
renowned civil rights attorney and national expert on issues in public policy and
the juvenile and criminal justice systems.
Moderated by:
Rebecca J. Shlafer, Ph.D., MPH
Location: Coffman Memorial Union Theater
300 Washington Ave. SE
Minneapolis MN
2.5 CPH recertification credits and 0.25 CEUs
Registration is required.
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 Participant
Registration is Open!
With
a rich history behind us, the 30th Annual Conference provides an
opportunity to not only celebrate the Forum's growth and evolution but power
forward with intention by imagining possibilities, inviting fresh perspectives
and creating new shifts in thinking that examine trending challenges across
industries.
Featured Keynote Speaker
EARVIN
“MAGIC” JOHNSON
Chairman & CEO; Magic
Johnson Enterprises
Click HERE to Register
LEARN MORE ABOUT 2018 GENERAL SESSIONS
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CLE and CEU credits are being applied for
Questions? Contact Karmen McQuitty at kmcquitt@umn.edu
 Also...
Mark your calendars for the 3rd Friday of each month for the Free MCA workshops:
Apr. 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21
Monthly workshops are free and for MCA members only. New Memberships will require activation after payment is received for you to be able to register for the event. If you try to register before your membership is active, you will receive an error notice. Activation may take up to 48 hours.
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Minnesota- Second
Chances 5k Volunteers
(2018) Second Chance 5k- St. Paul, MN
Hi Friends:
There are opportunities available to volunteer for the Second Chance
5K at Sea Foam Stadium (Concordia University St. Paul), on Sunday, April
22, 2018. Prison Fellowship is grateful for our volunteers and
appreciates your contribution to the success of this event. We plan on
having tons of fun and live music while we run for second
chances! (Note: All roles marked (PF STAFF) are reserved for Prison
Fellowship's staff).
Let's celebrate April as
Second Chance Month together!
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2018
Location: Sea Foam Stadium
(Concordia University St. Paul) on Hamline Avenue
Times: 8:00 a.m.- Registration opens
9:05- Rally start time
(featuring Duche Bradley of "I Am Second")
9:30- Race start time
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2018 MCA Annual Training Institute
October 24 - 26, 2018 in Duluth, MN
Come Celebrate MCA's 85th Anniversary!!
Call for Presenter Proposals
Presenters – this is your chance to submit a proposal to present at
Minnesota Corrections Association’s 85th Annual Fall Conference,
being held October 24-26, 2018 in Duluth, MN! We’re looking for a wide
range of engaging topics geared toward corrections professionals and
partners.
Deadline for proposal submission is April 27, 2018.
CLICK HERE for proposal
form
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A Trauma-Informed
Understanding of Maternal Mental Health in the Criminal Justice
System
Date: Friday, May 18, 2018
Presenter: Diana Barnes, Psy.D.
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
Cost: $89.00 (6.0 CEUs)
Location: Parkview Meeting &
Event Center in
the Mall of America (Bloomington, MN)
View the course description PDF.
Description: Current research supports a trauma-informed approach to understanding
the origins of mental illness. Even in the courtroom, an individual’s history
of trauma often serves as a mitigating factor in sentencing. Our early
experiences set up expectations and response patterns for other situations and
circumstances across the lifespan. Numerous studies indicate that for women
with histories of complex childhood trauma, there is an elevated risk for
mental illness, including psychosis around the child-bearing years. Although
postpartum psychosis is rare, the potential for infanticide exists in women who
are not treated. This training provides an overview of postpartum psychosis
including prevalence, risk factors, symptoms and outcomes looking at maternal
mental health within the context of the criminal justice system... Read more.
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MACPO, MACCAC,
MCA proudly present...
Probation Officer Survival:
Navigating the Challenges of the Job
MACPO, MACCAC, and MCA would like
to invite you to a training, specifically meant for those who work as a Probation
Officer. This training will explore the impact that being a Probation Office
may have on you along with providing tips to help Officers deal with the
stressors of this career.
Probation Officer Survival Training (click
here for the flyer information)
May 10, 2018
Rochester
Olmsted County Government Center
Registration is free for this
training, however space is limited.
For any questions and
registration, please contact:
Neal Huemoeller, Wright County Court Services
Email: neal.huemoeller@co.wright.mn.us
Phone: (612) 309-7536
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Minnesota
Department of Corrections is hosting a Statewide Career Fair on Monday, April
16th from 2pm-6pm, with onsite career booths at each of our 10
major correctional facilities, including our Central Office Administrative
Division in Saint Paul. The primary vision of this initiative is to expand MN DOC’s
brand awareness and exposure as one of Minnesota’s premier employers by
encouraging community members to visit our facilities and speak directly with
staff about exploring a career in Corrections.
Find more info here: Mn.gov/doc
website
Does this describe you or someone you know?
- experienced in administration
- highly organized
- excellent communication skills
- aligned with the mission of Cru Inner City
If so, you might be just who we are looking for! To learn more about our open position, please email your cover letter and resume to ryan.sather@cru.org.
The new team member will work from our Minneapolis, MN, office location full time Monday through Friday with occasional nights and weekends.
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The Star of the North Fellowship Program
The program is open to applicants who have or will soon attain advanced
degrees, and who demonstrate an interest in a career in public service.
It is also a
great opportunity for individuals to gain distinctive professional experiences
in the public sector, expand on skills and abilities through training and
work-related projects, and network with senior leadership throughout state government.
This is a cohort-based model fellowship with a one year assignment in a
designated state agency.
There are
multiple opportunities across the state, available positions can be view here.
Although all available positions have been posted, please note that new
assignments can be added if an agency/division proposes one within the allotted
timeframe. You will have an opportunity to select your top three choices in
your application. If you have any questions about the application process,
please feel free to contact me.
Below is a
tentative search and hiring timeline for the fellowship:
- Step 1.
Application opens (February to April)
- Step 2. Applications will be reviewed
(April – May)
- Step 3. Applicants will be selected
for interview (May)
- Step 4. Final selections of fellows
(June)
For more
information about the program and to apply for the program, please visit: Star of the North
Fellowship Program.
This program is
offered by the State of Minnesota.
If you have any
questions about the Star of the North Fellowship program, please do not
hesitate to contact me. I encourage you to share this opportunity with your
networks, friends and families who are recent graduate of a master’s or higher
level program and are interested in pursuing a career in public service.
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The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is
looking for individuals across the state interested in joining a team that is
committed to helping serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. Whether you
are a Veteran, family member, or an individual who wants to show your support
for our nation’s heroes, we are confident you will find a career path that is
diverse, team-oriented and focused on making a real difference. Some of our
current job openings:
Fergus Falls
Luverne
Minneapolis
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 Attention: All
Agencies and Organizations, Private for Profit, Private Non-Profit, CCA and CPO
Counties
Does your
agency offer corrections internships? MCA wants to know what we can do to
assist Criminal Justice students as they are seeking internship opportunities
in Corrections.
Our goal is
to build a database that will connect students to these opportunities.
Please
contact one of our MCA Student Services Committee Members:
Connie Hartwig connie.hartwig@state.mn.us
Angela
Strong angelastrong2012@gmail.com
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