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149th Congress of Correction in Boston
August 1-6, 2019
John B Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Halls C&D
Boston, MA
Join us for ACA’s 149th Congress of Correction in Boston, MA August 1-6, 2019. With educational sessions, committee meetings, our keynote address by Chris Christie and the multitude of networking opportunities there are many experiences to be had! Attend a Sox game (link on conference page for tickets in the ACA group section), play a new interactive scavenger hunt with ACA’s app that will take you around the conference to win great prizes, visit the exhibit hall on Monday afternoon for lunch with the exhibitors (free with registration), win the grand prize car on Tuesday, thanks to our sponsors Falcon, Acorn Engineering, the Bob Barker Company, Attenti and VitalCore Health Strategies.
More information Here
Equity and Inclusion.
What Is It and How do We Build It? (Webinar)
This two-part series will take a look at the relationship between diversity, inclusion, equity and culture by defining each element and providing actionable steps that individuals can take to enhance their skills and advocate within their organization.
8/8/2019, 1:00-2:30, Satellite/Web Based Register Here
8/22/2019, 1:00-2:30, Satellite/Web Based Register Here
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American Probation and Parole Association’s 44th Annual Training Institute
The theme for this summer’s training institute is Passion, Courage, and Endurance: Transforming Community Corrections. The adult and juvenile justice systems are experiencing significant and powerful change driven by justice reform and innovative practices focused on promoting public safety in a more fair, just, and effective manner. America’s ever-changing landscape poses challenges and opportunities to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in justice system program development, culturally competent and trauma-informed service delivery, and organizational change. As jurisdictions tackle policy reform, organizational development, and strengthening community partnerships, the overarching goal is to address critical social justice issues with a strong sense of passion, courage, and endurance.
Date(s): August 18 — 21, 2019
Venue: Marriott Marquis San Francisco, 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Website: https://www.appa-net.org/institutes/2019-San-Francisco/attend/
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Midwest Mentoring Collaborative
Fall Workshop
The Role of Employment in Overcoming Poverty
Join in the discussion with a panel of employment readiness resource providers.
This panel will include:
- Jeff Huth- The Blizzard Foundation
- Joe Proulx- Ramsey County ISR Probation/Parole officer
- David Springer- Training Manager at Tech Dump
- Tim Owens- Co-founder and President of The Redemption Project
- Ken Sohriakoff- Re-entry Counselor at Goodwill Easter Seals.
Thursday, September 12th
5:30 Light Dinner - 6:00 to 8:00 PM Workshop
Goodwill Easter Seals - 553 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104
Register Here
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Minnesota Recovery Connection's Walk for Recovery, presented by NUWAY, is a National Recovery Month event to celebrate all in recovery from substance use disorder and those who help recovery happen!
New Location: Minnesota State Capitol Grounds in Saint Paul
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2019
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Walk begins at 1 p.m.)
See Schedule Here Register Here
2019 Forum on Criminal Justice
The 2019 Forum on Criminal Justice will be held September 15-18 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. Hosted by the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) and the International Community Corrections Association (ICCA), the Forum on Criminal Justice showcase programs, research and policies that will help justice practitioners, researchers and decision makers move the criminal justice system forward, getting to where we need to be through policy, practice and research.
Workshop tracks will focus on: systems integration and managing special populations; information sharing and technology; behavioral health and community-based services; policing violent crime and serving victims; and administration and management.
Register Here
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MACCAC Annual Conference 2019
September 25 - 27, 2019
Grand View Lodge, 23611 Woodward Avenue, Nisswa, MN 56468
Lodging Reservation Deadline: August 26, 2019
*You are responsible for making your own lodging reservations using Grand View's online form.
Lodging packages include two nights lodging and all meals.
Meal tickets may be purchased individually from Grand View if you will not be staying overnight.
Register for Conference Here
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Hamline University Center for Justice and Law - Poverty Series
During the 2019-2020 academic year, the Center for Justice and Law will focus on the theme of the criminalization of poverty. The mission of the center is to work with community partners to generate creative, concrete, and equitable policy solutions. Visit our website at http://hamline.edu/cjl
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wrongful Convictions: Race & Poverty Friday, Oct 4, 2019
We Are All Criminals with Emily Baxter Friday, Nov 22, 2019
Blueprint to Ending Poverty Conference Friday, Dec 6, 2019
Criminalization of Poverty Legislative Update Friday, Feb 7, 2020
Poverty and Barriers to Reentry Friday, Mar 6, 2020
Little Earth Project, Peacemaking and Youth Friday Apr 3, 2020
Women, Trauma, Mental Health & Poverty Friday, May 1, 2020
MCA's Annual Training Institute
October 22-25, 2019, Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN
The Annual Training Institute will kick off with the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday evening.
Conference Keynote Speakers:
October 23rd: Matt Havens, “Stop Acting Your Age!”
October 24th: Tim Gabrielson, “The Magic of Positive Change”
October 25th: Dr. Andrew T. Young, “Crisis Intervention Skills: Lessons, Stories, & Examples from a Hostage Negotiator & Crisis Counselor”
Attendees (early registration rates if paid by 8/31) - click here
Exhibitors (early registration rates if paid by 8/1) - click here
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