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Transitions Meetings
- Upcoming Transition Coalition Meetings
 Enhancing Program Success and Sustainability for Women in the Justice System: Targeting System Change Strategies
Hosted by The Council of State Governments Justice Center with funding support from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance
Date: Thursday, Dec. 13 Time: 2–3:30 p.m. ET
Featuring Becki Ney of the National Resource Center on Justice-Involved Women, this webinar will cover system-level strategies to maximize outcomes for women in the criminal justice system and ensure the sustainability of gender-responsive services. To highlight these strategies in action, representatives from Franklin County, Ohio, will describe gender-responsive system changes that have been made in their jurisdiction. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the webinar. Presenters:
- Becki Ney, Project Director, Principal, National Resource Center on Justice-Involved Women, Center for Effective Public Policy
- Melissa Pierson, Deputy Director of Justice Services, Office of Justice Policy and Programs, Franklin County, Ohio
- Geoffrey Stobart, Deputy Chief, Franklin County, Ohio, Sheriff’s Office
Click Here to Register for Webinar
 How bout volunteering for the next SOTP Job Interviewing Class?
When: Friday, December 28th, 2018
Time: 11:45 am – 4:00 pm
Where: MCF – Lino Lakes, Sex Offender Treatment Program
Why: To assist SOTP offenders preparing for release to improve/develop job interviewing skills
Who: Anyone with experience in hiring / conducting job interviews and/or helping offenders prepare for a successful release
It’s that time again that the MCF-Lino Lakes Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP) is preparing for quarter break and the quarterly Job Interviewing Class. We are looking for volunteers to conduct practice mock interviews for the offenders to work on their interviewing skills in preparation of their release. This is a great way to take a break from your normal work routine and provide offenders with the practice they need to seek employment.
Note: For those that have never done this before & are not DOC employees, please note, in order to participate in this volunteer opportunity, you cannot be on the visiting list of any prison offender in MN, be on active probation/parole supervision, have an open court case or have an expired or suspended ID/DL and must be off probation/parole supervision or unsupervised court continuance for at least one year.
If you are interested, contact Mary Cardinal, Mary.Cardinal@state.mn.us
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1st Annual Juvenile Justice Conference
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Save the Date: Thursday, January 17, 2019
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Time: 8:30 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
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Where: Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN
Click Here for More Details
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2019 Summit Registration Now Open!
Fathers, Families and the Broad Spectrum of Addictions
MFFN invites family professionals, in health care, mental health, social service and education, policy makers and child advocates to participate in this one and half day Summit and to learn about this important topic by:
- Understanding about the broad spectrum of addictions and its effects on families.
- Learning about best practices and strategies from professionals on supporting fathers facing addictions and strengthening family systems.
- Hearing personal stories from dads and how they have overcome their own addictive struggles
When: February 4-5, 2019
Where: Best Western Kelly Inn, 100 4th Ave, St. Cloud, MN 56301
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 Housing Access Grant Program
What: The Housing Best Practices Forum is an opportunity to expand the use of best practices in helping people with disabilities to move to the housing they choose.
Ellen Baudler, Director of Housing Access Services, Arc Minnesota, will present on recent changes, how to access, what services are provided through the Housing Access Grant Program at the Arc Minnesota
When: Monday, December 17th, 1:30-3:30 PM
Where: WebEx webinar Register here
Who should attend: Social services staff from counties and tribes, case managers, providers serving people with disabilities, providers serving people experiencing homelessness, and anyone interested in housing issues
An archived copy of the presentation will be available by going to Housing Benefits 101 Link and clicking on the Partners Tab.
Questions: dhs.housingoptions@state.mn.us
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Research: An Advanced Overview with Implications for Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, and Human Service Professionals
Presenters: Resmiye Oral, MD
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
Location: Parkview Meeting and Event Center in Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
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Work at MDVA
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. A full listing of positions can be found at the Minnesota Careers website. Some of our current job openings:
Fergus Falls
Luverne
Minneapolis
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