Events and Education

• ACA Winter Conference
• Engaging Minnesota - Minnesota Olmstead Plan
• MACCAC Agent Training Conference 2020
• Barriers to Reentry
• MSSA’s Annual Training Conference & Expo
• Recovery Coach Academy
• MCA Spring Workshop
• ICCA Public Policy Forum and Hill Day
• Hamline University Center for Justice and Law Poverty Series
• NatCon 20
• Understanding and Responding to Mass Incarceration 2020: From Mental Illness to Public Wellness
• The 24th Annual MnATSA Conference
• Annual Juvenile Justice Conference

Employment

• Work at the MDVA
• Department of Corrections Officer Hiring Event
• Hundreds of openings on MinnesotaWorks.net
• 2020 New Leaf Workshops

Veterans

• MACV Legal Clinics
• SE MN Winter Women Veterans Retreat
• 2020 MDVA Women Veteran Conference

Funding Opportunities

• Rule 25 and/or Comprehensive Assessments to Incarcerated Men and Women
• OVW Fiscal Year 2020 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Solicitation
• DOJ FY 2020 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)

Important Information

• First Independent Prison Investigator Hired After Office was Defunded in 2003
• College at Prison Pilot Program Expected to Launch Next Fall

• Click Here for Information on Upcoming Transition Coalition Meetings
• Click Here for Information on Upcoming Transition Fairs

ACA Winter Conference When:  1/9/2020 - 1/14/2020 Where: San Diego, CA United States Exhibitors please register here. For any exhibitor registration questions please call 1-866-692-2070 or email registration@expologic.com Register Here

Engaging Minnesota - Minnesota Olmstead Plan Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from 5:30pm – 7:00 pm at 1450 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul, MN 55108. The Minnesota Department of Corrections is hosting an Olmstead Listening session for the public on January 21, 2020 from 5:30-7pm. This event creates the opportunity for leadership from Minnesota state agencies to hear the stories and needs of individuals with disabilities and their family members who are also justice impacted persons and families. Please post in your programs and share within your networks! Feedback and comments offered during the listening session will be harvested and incorporated into forward trajectory of Olmstead work within the state of Minnesota – creating community systems that are inclusive to and meet the needs of all Minnesotans! For questions regarding the listening session – please email Kate Erickson at kate.a.erickson@state.mn.us

MACCAC Agent Training Conference 2020

Technology and the Future of Community Corrections

February 4 - 5, 2020 | River's Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud

More Information and Register Here

Barriers to Reentry Friday, February 28, 2020 from 8:30 AM - 05:00 PM Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN This full-day conference will discuss the barriers of reentry formerly incarcerated individuals experienced & explore possible solutions. The keynote speaker, Reginald Dwayne Betts, transformed himself from a sixteen-year old kid sentenced to nine-years in prison to a critically acclaimed writer and graduate of Yale Law School. He has written three acclaimed collections of poetry, the recently published Felon, Bastards of the Reagan Era and Shahid Reads His Own Palm. More information and registration Here

MSSA’s Annual Training Conference & Expo March 11-13, 2020 MSSA’s Annual Training Conference & Expo is the largest, most comprehensive, cost effective health and human service conference in the Midwest. Our 2019 conference brought together almost 3,400 health and human service professionals from all parts of Minnesota and the surrounding states. With 130 educational sessions covering a broad spectrum of topics and featuring high quality, local and nationally recognized speakers, MSSA is able to bring you cutting edge topics on the focus areas important to those in the health and human services field. Our expo hall with over 200 tables provides a unique opportunity for organizations to share new technologies and resources and meet with conference attendees. Don't miss it! More Information Here

Recovery Coach Academy March 14-15 8am to 4pm (RCA Training) March 21-22 8am to 4pm (RCA Training) March 28-29 8am to 4:30pm (Ethics Training) Location: Freedomworks, 2929 Emerson Ave. N. , Minneapolis, MN 55411 The CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© is a 6-day intensive training academy focusing on providing individuals with the ski l ls needed to guide, mentor and support anyone who would like to enter into or sustain long-term recovery from an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. This training also includes the ethical considerations for recovery coaches which addresses many areas including: defining the coaching service role and functions, coaching standards, issues of vulnerability, ethical decision making, performance enhancement and legal issues. This course will help Recovery Coaches maintain good boundaries when serving others. Contact boldnorthrecovery@gmail.com to register

MCA Spring Workshop

When: 03/26/2020
Location: Owatonna Country Club Event Center

Criminal Minds
Supervising offenders with various mental health needs

Food, snacks, and parking provided!

Check Here for Updates

ICCA Public Policy Forum and Hill Day Event Date:30th March-31st March 2020 Location:Hall of States, 444 N. Capitol St. NW on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC Please plan to join the International Community Corrections Association (ICCA) for its annual Public Policy Forum on Monday, March 30, 2020 in Washington, DC. The Forum will include speakers from Capitol Hill, federal agencies and the non-profit stakeholder community who will discuss current trends in juvenile and criminal justice policy, pending legislation and relevant updates for those working within community corrections. More Information Here

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 Here

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, Apr 3, 2020 - Little Earth Project, Peacemaking and Youth
Friday, May 1, 2020 - Women, Trauma, Mental Health & Poverty

Where: Austin, Texas

When: April 5-7, 2020

The largest conference in behavioral health care and your destination for next-level learning, peer-to-peer engagement and high-octane entertainment.

This year, we will embrace what makes us unique, celebrate what unites us and paint a portrait of progress. NatCon20 is an exclusive invitation to boost your abilities – and your bottom line – alongside more than 6,000 of yours peers.

More Information and Register Here

Understanding and Responding to Mass Incarceration 2020: From Mental Illness to Public Wellness Friday, April 17, 2020 Metropolitan State University, St. Paul Campus, 700 East Seventh Street, St. Paul, MN 55106 For more information, contact Em Roerick at 651-793-1314 or em.roerick@metrostate.edu.

The 24th Annual MnATSA Conference

The 24th annual MnATSA conference will be held April 22-24, 2020 at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

MnATSA is excited to have keynotes by: Emily Baxter on We are All Criminals, Meghan Fagundes on Factors associated with treatment completion among sexually abusive youth, and Karina Forrest-Perkins on Working with clients who have experienced trauma.

More Information Here

Annual Juvenile Justice Conference April 23, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Maplewood YMCA, 2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN Check Here for Updates

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 Here

Department of Corrections Officer Hiring Event A Trainee-Corrections Officer hiring event will be held at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Faribault on January 6 & 7, 2020 from 9:30am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-6:30pm. NOTE: You do not have to be interested in working at MCF-Faribault to attend this event. We are hiring at other MCF locations. If you do not plan on attending this event, a new Trainee-Corrections Officer job posting will be available on January 11, 2020 for you to apply, and you will receive further instruction after this date. More Information Here

Hundreds of openings on MinnesotaWorks.net

for: Allina Health, 3M, Ecolab, West Publishing, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott (St. Jude), Prime Therapeutics, Seagate, HealthPartners, Healtheast Care System, Hazelden, Gillette Children’s, Target, UPS, FedEx, etc.

JOB ID# on www.MinnesotaWorks.net

2020 New Leaf Workshops Designed specifically for job seekers who must address a criminal record in their job search process and are having a difficult time obtaining employment due to their barriers and or records. This class combines the nationally recognized Creative Job Search course with special strategies for addressing and overcoming barriers to employment, including how, when, and why to disclose your record, addressing employers’ concerns, answering tough interview questions, WOTC, Federal Bonding, and “Ban the Box”. Each workshop is a one day session of 4.5 hours and is delivered from 9am to 1:30pm

MACV Legal Clinics

Duluth
January 7, 2020 at the Depot in Duluth.

Minneapolis
January 14, 2020 at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center

St. Cloud
January 28, 2020 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center

More Information Here

SE MN Winter Women Veterans Retreat

Date(s) - 01/31/2020 - 02/02/2020 All Day

This retreat will provide our women veterans and service members a stress-free indoor/outdoor environment that will allow them to focus on camaraderie, teamwork and finding healing through the process of overcoming personal and physical obstacles through rewarding wilderness experiences.

For more information and to register: https://ocvets.ticketleap.com/wwvr/

2020 MDVA Women Veteran Conference

Sat, April 4, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

Mounds View Community Center, 5394 Edgewood Drive, Mounds View, MN 55112

Register today for the 2020 MDVA Women Veterans Conference. This year’s conference is April 04, 2020 from 9:00 am-4pm at The YMCA Mounds View Community Center. It is a great opportunity to partner with the YMCA to provide a Day of Wellness for Veterans within Minnesota. Network with fellow veterans — MN is home to 24,000 women veterans — and learn about the benefits, resources and opportunities you have earned with your military service. You will find information about MN’s new fast track to jobs and education for veterans, services available locally through our County Veterans Service Offices and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will share information on its Women Veterans programs and benefits.

More Information and Register Here

Rule 25 and/or Comprehensive Assessments to Incarcerated Men and Women The Minnesota Department of Corrections, Reentry Services and Release Planning Section of the Health Services Unit, is requesting proposals for the purpose of providing Rule 25 and/or Comprehensive Assessments to incarcerated men and women nearing release in DOC facilities. This initiative will be a collaborative release planning effort with the DOC Case Management and Supervised Release Agents. Project goals are to increase appropriate access to post-release clinical SUD treatment needs and connection to those services in the community. This MOU is a mutual benefit, no cost project on behalf of the DOC; it does not include a budget, travel or any other reimbursable expenses. Proposals submitted in response to the Request for Proposals in this advertisement must be received in writing by either mail or email, no later than 2:00 PM CST, Friday, January 24, 2020. Full Details:          Memo           RFP          Addendum 1          Addendum 2          Addendum 3

OVW Fiscal Year 2020 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Solicitation

The Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking (Transitional Housing Program) supports programs that provide 6-24 months of transitional housing with support services for victims who are homeless or in need of transitional housing as a result of a situation of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking; and for whom emergency shelter services or other crisis intervention services are unavailable or insufficient. For additional information about this program, see                    https://www.justice.gov/ovw/grant-programs & http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/vawamei/thousingmain.htm 

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (E.T.) on February 6, 2020.

Full Details Here

DOJ FY 2020 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking applications for funding to improve public safety and victim services in tribal communities. This solicitation provides federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia an opportunity to apply for funding to aid in developing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization. Closing Date February 25, 2020

Full Details Here

First Independent Prison Investigator Hired After Office was Defunded in 2003

After a more than 16 year hiatus, Minnesota prisons will soon get back its independent investigator.

The Governor’s Office recently announced the hiring of a so-called prison ombudsman who is responsible for investigating complaints from inmates or corrections officers.

The position was eliminated back in 2003 due to budget cuts, but after a series of violent attacks in prisons, the legislature decided to bring back the Ombudsman role during the last legislative session.

See Story Here

College at Prison Pilot Program Expected to Launch Next Fall

To the prisoners hungry for knowledge, the promise seemed almost too good to be true.

And yet, a Minnesota Department of Corrections official tapped specifically to expand inmate education opportunities stood before them and offered a vision for the future most had never considered: rigorous, full-time college — behind bars.

Under a pilot program slated for next fall, incarcerated men and women could soon pursue a variety of bachelor’s degrees from some of the state’s leading research institutions, including the University of Minnesota.

See Story Here

*Click Here for Latest Meeting Updates on Dates/Times*

Southeast Minnesota Transition Coalition Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Olmsted County Government Center, 151 4th Street SE Rochester, MN 55904, First Floor Boardroom Topic: Recovery and Treatment Options Presenters: Tori Utley, DOC's Recovery House; Kaylee Hoaby, PRIDE; Monique Bourgeois, NUWAY Contact: Michael Weaver- MWeaver@bop.gov

Twin Cities Transition Coalition Date: Friday, January 10, 2020 Time: 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (Networking from 9:30 - 10 & 11:30 - Noon) Location: MN Department of Corrections – Itasca Room (Lower Level, West Entrance) 1450 Energy Park Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55108 Topic: Services Available Through Mitchell Hamline Reentry Clinic Presenters: Jon Geffen, Mitchell Hamline Reentry Clinic Contact: Christen Donley - christen.donley@state.mn.us

Mid-Minnesota Transition Coalition Date: Thursday, January 16, 2020　 Time: 10:15 a.m. - Noon Location: Great River Regional Library, 1300 W St Germain St, St Cloud, MN 56301 Topic and Presenter(s): TBD Meeting Reminder! Please bring brochures and business cards to share. Contact: Courtney Spotts or Pastor Michael Laidlaw dreamcenterpath@aol.com Please visit https://midmntc.wordpress.com/ for the latest updates.

Central Minnesota Transition Coalition Date: Friday, January 17, 2020 Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Nystrom & Associates (13045 Falcon Dr., Suite 100, Baxter, MN 56425) Topic and Presenter(s): TBD Snacks and beverages provided. Please bring program brochures and business cards to share. Contact: Alisha Lacina: Alisha.lacina@state.mn.us

***Please note – Volunteer Applications/Background Checks received past each facility’s deadline date will NOT be approved for that fair. For example: Applications received after April 8^th would not approve vendors for MCF-St. Cloud's Transitions Fair on April 29^th. That vendor would need to wait for subsequent fairs to attend. Also, each vendor will fill out ONE Facility Registration Form and each representative from that vendor will fill out the MCF-Volunteer Application/Background Check and must provide a scanned copy of their ID to accompany the MCF-Volunteer/Background Check. Please contact Alisha Lacina for questions: alisha.lacina@state.mn.us

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