MASCA Conference 2014

Middle Atlantic States
Correctional Association
76
th
Annual Training Conference
June 11-14, 2014

INTEGRATING CORRECTIONS:
Sharing the Resources,
Responsibility
and
Power

Kellogg Conference Center
and Hotel
Gallaudet University
2014 MASCA Annual Conference
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Conference Planners
Conference Chair
Marigold Henderson
Conference Co-Chair
Lavonya Douglas
Program Committee Chair
Kaitlin Forsha
Banquet and Luncheon Committee Chair
Marigold Henderson
Finance/Registration Committee Chair
Larry Glover
Publications Committee Chair
Matthew Hudson
Reception, Hospitality and Transportation
Committee Chair
Lavonya Douglas
Publicity and Marketing Committee Chair
Christopher Duncan
Silent Auction Committee Chair
Tanesha Williams
Vendor/Exhibitor Committee Chair
Trina Stewart
Table of Contents
Workshops at a Glance .. 5
MASCA Board of Trustees ... 12
Conference Exhibitors ... 13
MASCA Sponsors . 14
Program Advertisers .. 14
2014 MASCA Awards Program 15
Carl Robinson Award Recipient 16
MASCAs Founders Award Recipient .. 17
Sal Russoniello Service Award Recipient . 18
Harold Miller Community Service Award Recipient . 19
Dennis R. Martin Memorial Scholarships . 20
Plenary Speakers Biographies ... 22
Activity Schedule .. 26
Thursday Program Schedule . 27
Thursday Workshops . 28
Friday Program Schedule .. 34
MASCA Night .. 34
Friday Workshops . 35
Saturday Program Schedule .. 42
MASCAs Annual Silent Auction . 42
Acknowledgements ... 43
Conference Speaker Biographies .. 44
BARJ Tour Information 32
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Workshop
Room
Thursday,
June 12
10:30am
12:00pm
Thursday,
June 12
1:30pm
3:00pm
Thursday,
June 12
3:15pm
4:45pm
Friday,
June 13
10:30am
12:00pm
Friday,
June 13
1:45pm
3:15pm
Friday,
June 13
3:30pm
5:00pm
Auditorium
Girls: So What's
the Difference?
Providing
Supervision to
Girls in the
Juvenile
Justice System
Puppy Power -
Inmates Making
The Difference
In The Lives Of
Disabled
Veterans
Offender
Employment
Retention: An
Evidenced
Based Approach
Character is
Destiny
Why Cant I
Control my
Brain and
Behavior?
Part 1
Why Cant I
Control my
Brain and
Behavior?
Part 2
Room 4
Reentry,
Realignment,
Reinvestment:
Guided by the
Evidence
A Collaborative
Response to
Gender Specific
Community
Supervision:
Managing Deaf
and Hard of
Hearing
Prisoners
Intensive
Juvenile
Supervision
takes a U-TURN
Latino-isms
Uncovering the
Mystery and
Debunking the
Myths of the
Latino Culture
Public Safety
Collaboration:
Community
Supervision &
Law
Enforcement
Room 5
Saving Horses,
Saving Lives:
Using
Thoroughbred
Horses and
Vocational
Training to Help
Inmates Become
Productive
Citizens
Research Says
Best Practices in
Assessment,
Management,
and Treatment
of Impaired
Drivers
Sex Abuse
Violates
Everyone: DC
Court Social
Services SAVE
Program for
Juveniles
Warriors Back
to Work: The
2013 Landscape
of Homeless
Veterans and
Unemployment
Overview of
Mental Health
First Aid
Training
Integrating
Injury
Prevention
Education with
Corrections and
Community
Service
Room 6
Letting Go Hurts The Mask I
Wear:
Exploring
Managerial
Courage and Its
Different Faces
Keepin It Real:
HIV Prevention
Counseling for
African
American
Women
Working with
Formerly
Incarcerated
Women
Changing
Minds,
Changing
Behaviors
Trauma
Informed
Strategies for
Working with
Specialized
Female
Populations
Room 7
Interviewing
Strategies
through
Statement
Analysis
Assistance for
Veterans in the
Criminal Justice
System in New
York State
Innovative
Programs for
Successful
Reentry
Planning and
Monitoring
Drug Misuse by
Offenders
Youve Got
Questions? The
Presentence
Investigation
Reports Got
Answers!
The Prison Rape
Elimination Act:
The Impact of
National PREA
Standards on
Community
Corrections
The Prison Rape
Elimination Act:
The Impact of
National
Standards on
Juvenile Justice
Agencies
Executive
Board
Room
U.S. Parole
Commission:
Collectively
Changing the
Landscape of
Parole and
Supervised
Release One
Alternative At a
Time
BARJ Drop-In
Centers -
Balancing Public
Safety, Youth
Accountability,
and Restoring
Community
Reentry
Programs
Reduce
Recidivism and
Increase Public
Safety:
CSOSAs DC
Experience
A Working
Collaborative:
From
Incarceration
and Treatment to
Re-Entry and
Community
Supervision
I'm in Charge,
Now What? A
Lesson in
Leadership
Overview of the
United States
Parole
Commission
Room 2
Public Relations
and Social
Media for
Corrections
What Can ACA
Do For You?
ACA
Accreditation:
A Roundtable
Discussion
Sustainability in
Corrections: It's
About Dollars
and Cents Not
Squirrels and
Trees
WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE
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June 11, 2014

Dear Friends:

On behalf of the American Correctional Association (ACA), welcome to the Middle Atlantic
States Correctional Associations (MASCA) Conference! We send you greetings and a hearty welcome
as you begin your days of training at MASCAs Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., June 11-14,
2014. The theme, "Integrating Corrections: Sharing the Resources, Responsibility and Power"
promises to address many relevant issues facing all of us today.

We believe that your participation in this conference will be productive and meaningful and that
you, as an attendee, will gain valuable experience through your participation, as you explore important
issues affecting the corrections arena. Hopefully, you will benefit from your attendance and will be able
to take back to your respective state the knowledge you gained through your participation.

ACA is proud to have MASCA as an affiliate of our organization and appreciates the long-
standing partnership that our organizations have enjoyed through the years. Our best wishes for a
successful conference, and we hope to see you at our 144
th
Congress of Correction, August 15-20, 2014,
in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Sincerely,

Christopher B. Epps James A. Gondles, Jr.
President Executive Director
May6,2014
DearConferenceParticipants:
AsthepresidentoftheAmericanProbationandParoleAssociation,itisadistinct
honorformetowelcomeyoutothe76thAnnualConferenceandTraining
InstituteoftheMiddleAtlanticStatesCorrectionalAssociation(MASCA).
Thisconferenceisanexcellentopportunityforyoutomeetwithother
professionalswhoshareapassiontoguidethosewesupervisethroughthestages
ofchangeandultimatelyimprovetheirlivesandthesafetyofcommunities.
MASCAhasassembledatremendousarrayofspeakerswhowillinspireyouto
applynewskillsandknowledgethatstrengthenyourevidencebasedpractices.
Iwouldalsoencourageyoutotaketheadvantageoftheopportunitiesprovided
toexchangeknowledge,shareideasandsimplycelebratethecontributionsyou
havemadetocommunitycorrections.
Ilookforwardtomeetingyouallatafutureevent.Untilthenenjoywhatpromises
tobeamoststimulatingandenjoyableconference!
YoursTruly
President
AmericanProbationandParoleAssociation

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Connecticut
Edward Chmielewski Jr.
CSSD Training Academy
Gregory Richardson
CSSD Adult Probation Retired
Valerie-Walker Trusty
CSSD Adult Probation Retired
Delaware
Aaron Prince
MHM Services, Inc.
Joajua Warweg
Delaware Horizon House
District of Columbia
Lavonya Douglas (Vice President)
Court Services & Offender Supervision Agency
Marigold Henderson (President)
Theodore Middleton
D.C. Superior Court CSSD
Christopher Duncan
D.C. Superior Court CSSD
Tanesha Williams (Secretary)
Maryland
Valerie Williams
MD Division of Parole & Probation
Henry Alexander, Retired (President Emeritus)
Dawn Pearson
The Center for Organizational and Professional
Excellence
Mary Ann Thompson
St. Mary's County Detention Center
Executive Director
Anthony J. Czarnecki-NY
President, The Chartwell Group USA
New York
Joseph Rinaldi (President Elect)
Westchester County Probation Department
Darryl Williams
NY City Probation Department
Dennis Breslin
Queensboro Correctional Facility
N.Y. State Department of Corrections & Community
Supervision
Bill Payne
Consultant/Retired NYS Senior Parole Officer
Pennsylvania
Sean R. Ryan
Bucks County Adult Probation Department
Jennifer Lopez
Chester County Pennsylvania
Adult Parole and Probation
William F. Plantier
Bucks County Department of Corrections
Bill Shideleff (MASCA Treasurer)
Bucks County Adult Probation Department (Retired)
New Jersey
William J. (Jeff) Anderson
East Jersey State Prison
New Jersey Department of Corrections
Thaddeus B. Caldwell
Hudson County Department of Corrections
Helena Tome
New Jersey Association on Corrections
Dr. Ralph Fretz
Community Education Centers
At Large Member
Larry Glover
New Jersey Department of Corrections (Retired)
Paul Lagana
New Jersey Department of Corrections (Retired)
MASCA Board of Trustees
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Trinity Services Group.. Table 1
FLIR Detection ... Table 2
American Correctional Association Table 3
PAS Systems International, Inc. .. Table 4
Key Systems, Inc. .... Table 5
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. . Table 6
MHM Correctional Services, Inc. Table 7
BI Incorporated .... Table 8
Jones Zylon ...... Table 9
3M Electronic Monitoring ... Table 10
Contract Pharmacy Services, Inc. .... Table 12
Syscon Justice Systems .... Table 13
University of Maryland - Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) ... Table 14
Community Education Centers, Inc. ... Table 15
Numi Financial ........ Table 11
Derby Industries .. Table 16
National Institute of Corrections . Table 17
TouchPay Holdings, LLC Table 18
Correct Rx Pharmacy Services Table 19
Conference Exhibitors
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MASCA extends its genuine appreciation to the sponsors who continuously support our annual conference
and training event.
MASCA Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Trinity Services Group
Bronze Sponsor
Keefe Group
Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
Program Advertisers
MHM Correctional Services, Inc.
JPay
Trinity Services Group, Inc.
The Chartwell Group USA, LLC
Community Education Centers, Inc.
American Correctional Association
Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR), University of Maryland
Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
Correct Rx Pharmacy Services
Keefe Group
American Jail Association
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2014 MASCA Awards Program
Each year the Middle Atlantic States Correctional Association confers four prestigious awards. The follow-
ing are the awards and names of the 2014 recipients whose biographies can be found on the subsequent pag-
es.
Carl Robinson Award
This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and made signifi-
cant contributions to the correctional field. It is named for Warden Carl Robinson of the State of Connecti-
cut, who served on the MASCA Board of Trustees and was the posthumous recipient of the E.R. Cass
Award, the highest professional honor bestowed by the American Correctional Association.
The 2014 recipient is:
Carolyn Cross, Deputy Director of Operations for the D.C. Department of Corrections
MASCA Founders Award
This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional efforts to promote professional-
ism in probation, parole, juvenile justice and/or corrections. It honors the legacy of commitment of the
founding members of MASCA, who organized a regional professional organization in 1938.
Nancy Ware, Director, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia
Sal Russoniello Service Award
This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary devotion to advancing the ed-
ucational mission of the Middle Atlantic State Correctional Association. It is named for Sal Russoniello, a
parole professional from the State of New Jersey who was the first to serve two terms as MASCA president.
P. Elizabeth Taylor, Correctional Program Specialist, National Institute of Corrections
Harold Miller Community Service Award
This award is named in honor of Harold Miller of Pennsylvania, MASCAs first President Emeritus whose
career included a strong personal commitment to give back to the community. The Harold Miller Commu-
nity Service Award honors a criminal justice professional who exemplifies the spirit and example of Harold
Miller by making a significant contribution to the betterment of the community at large.
Toni Lewis, Vocational Development Specialist, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
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Carolyn A. Cross brings more than 30 years of correctional security and ad-
ministrative experience to her position as Deputy Director of Operations for
the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DCDOC). Previously,
Ms. Cross served as Warden for the Lake City Correctional Facility, Lake
City Florida, the Lawrenceville Correctional Facility, Lawrenceville Virgin-
ia and Warden and Deputy Warden at the Correctional Treatment Facility,
Washington D.C.
In 2013 under her leadership DCDOC was awarded full American Correctional Association (ACA) facility ac-
creditation by the ACA Commission on Standards and Accreditation - based on compliance with 382 mandato-
ry and non-mandatory standards covering administration and management, institutional operations and ser-
vices, inmate programs, and physical infrastructure. This accomplishment sets DCDOC apart as only 7% of
over 3300 local jails in the country are nationally accredited.
In 2012 she also aided in achieving National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) accreditation
of the DCDOC health care services system in collaboration with Unity Healthcare Incorporated. DCDOC also
entered into a contract with the Department of Health (DOH) for the utilization management of inmate medica-
tions largely procured at discounted rates through a U.S. Department of Defense program which has resulted in
improved pharmaceutical utilization management and fiscal accountability for the Department. She also suc-
cessfully assumed oversight of the police Central Cell Block (CCB) in October of 2013 and established an on-
site medical clinic to provide immediate medical triage and treatment of routine, non-life threatening ailments
to arrestees with a host of medical conditions. This helped reduce MPD officers having to redeploy from street
duty to assume hospital detail with arrestees. In line with health and safety she has proactively addressed sui-
cide prevention through a comprehensive system wide assessment incorporating subject matter experts from
the National Institute of Corrections, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and the D.C. Department of Behavioral
Health. In addition, she convened a Suicide Prevention Task Force made up of medical, mental health, health
care and security personnel to provide ongoing guidance around suicide prevention protocols within DCDOC
facilities.
In July of 2012, she successfully implemented video visitation for inmates housed within the D.C. Jail that dou-
bled capacity from 200 to 400 daily visits, streamlined the scheduling process, added weekend visitation, ex-
panded hours from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, and increased visitation time by 30 minutes each week for the in-
mate population and doubled visitation traffic from 400 to 900 plus visits per week. She also expanded video
visitation to two community-based sites in 2013 and 2014 to better accommodate the visiting public and allow
visitation within their local neighborhoods.
In collaboration with DOC/Department of General Services, construction was completed on the new Inmate
Processing Center at the D.C. Jail which has helped streamline the receiving and discharge process and consoli-
date critical front and back end inmate services.
The Department under her leadership continues to focus on facility safety through the successful installation of
567 surveillance cameras throughout the jail. Installation of a Rounds Tracking System on all housing units in
the jail that increases accountability and supports the recording of officer cell checks and bed checks in segre-
gated areas, medical facilities, dormitories, and cell blocks.
Carl Robinson Award Recipient
Carolyn A. Cross
Deputy Director of Operations
D.C. Department of Corrections
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MASCA Founders Award Recipient
Nancy Ware has over three decades experience in the management and administration of juvenile and adult
criminal justice programs on the local, state and national level. Prior to assuming leadership of CSOSA, she
served as the Executive Director of the DC Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), Director of Tech-
nical Assistance and Training for the Department of Justice's Weed and Seed Program and as Director of Na-
tional Programs for the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs.
Director Nancy M. Ware was appointed in 2011 by President Barack Obama to serve as the Agency Director
of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA). At CSOSA,
she leads over 800 federal employees in providing community supervision for approximately 14,000 adults
on probation, parole, and supervised release in the District of Columbia.
In this capacity, she has worked to not only promote best practices in community supervision, but is also
working to promote best practices in organizational leadership and employee engagement. She has brought a
number of initiatives to CSOSA including the movement towards a more incentive focused supervision, the
equalization of caseloads, improved supervision-treatment coordination, the expansion of training in motiva-
tional interviewing and cognitive behavioral interventions and the launch of the young adult pilot initiative
that targets some of the least responsive young men. In addition, she has leveraged technology through the
use of an electronic kiosk with biometric hand-reading technology for the lowest risk offenders and vide-
oconferencing to facilitate the reentry process for DC code inmates prior to their release and to facilitate vir-
tual visits of incarcerated mothers with their children in DC.
Her efforts to improve supervision outcomes are coupled with progress in improving the experience of em-
ployees. She holds CSOSA employees in the highest regard and holds employees accountable to the follow-
ing values: Professionalism & Respect, Diversity & Inclusion, Unity & Teamwork, Excellence and Ethical
Behavior. To promote these values, she has also implemented management training for all front line supervi-
sors, revised the performance appraisal process, convened annual Town Hall meetings and led the Agency
forward under the motto of One Mission One Agency.
Nancy Ware is a native Washingtonian who has devoted her professional career to public service and has
spent the last several years working to ensure that the nation's capital remains safe for residents, workers and
visitors, and that juveniles and adults who have become involved in the criminal justice system are provided
opportunities to contribute and thrive.
Nancy Ware
Director
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
(CSOSA ) for the District of Columbia
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Sal Russoniello Service Award Recipient
P. Elizabeth Taylor is a Correctional Program Specialist with the National Institute of Corrections - currently
serving as Program Manager for the Offender Employment Retention, Correctional Industries and Transition
from Jail to Community (TJC) Initiatives. An advocate for evidence-based practices, Ms. Taylor actively
supports correctional programs that effectively assess risks while meeting the needs of justice involved adults.
As a former employee of Montgomery County, Maryland, Ms. Taylor dedicated 20 years to public service
working for both the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Corrections. Throughout
her career, Ms. Taylor has actively challenged the myths, misconceptions and fears associated with individu-
als involved in the criminal justice system.
Ms. Taylor is a certified Offender Workforce Development Specialist (National Career Development Associ-
ation), Global Career Development Facilitator (Center for Credentialing and Education), and Master Trainer
(National Career Development Association). In addition, she is a member of the American Correctional As-
sociation, National Association of Workforce Development Professionals and the National Career Develop-
ment Association. The following are just a few of the educational training programs she has developed:
Offender Employment Retention, Offender Employment Specialist, Offender Workforce Development,
Employment Retention:
Principles and Practices, Looking Back Thinking Forward
Corrections Today: Looking Back Thinking Forward
NewNowNext: Addressing the Re-entry Needs of Offenders
Offender Employment Retention: A Conversation with the Experts
Gender Responsivity and Workforce Development: Female Offenders Succeeding in the Work-
force\Corrections Workforce Pipeline
Collaborating for Change: Offender Workforce Development: Opening Closed Doors
Correctional Health Care Executive: Curriculum Development
Gender Responsive Strategies and Workforce Development
Criminal Justice and Mental Health: Meeting the Need
Employment Retention: A Question of Public Safety
Developing a Curriculum: Job Task Analysis
Ms. Taylor received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the American University in Washington, DC, and
a Master in Human Services from Lincoln University located in Oxford, PA.
P. Elizabeth Taylor
Correctional Program Specialist
National Institute of Corrections
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Harold Miller Community Service Award Recipient
Toni Lewis
Vocational Development Specialist
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
Tony Lewis Jr. is a community activist, vocational development specialist, outreach worker, and advocate
for children with incarcerated parents. He has dedicated his life to repairing the damage the crack epidemic
of the 1980s and 90s caused to his beloved Nations Capital. For over a decade Lewis has worked diligent-
ly with the underserved in the District of Columbia. He has worked with the at-risk youth and ex-offender
populations from an outreach and workforce development perspective with positions with D.C. and Federal
Government Agencies. Lewis is an expert on issues affecting those populations, and his efforts to assist
them have been highlighted on Black Entertainment Televisions American Gangster series, the Washing-
ton Post, CNN, Voices of America, and various nationally syndicated radio shows.
In 2010, Lewis founded Sons of Life, an outreach organization that provides mentoring, social and educa-
tional programming to children with incarcerated parents. Under the mantra D.C. or Nothing Lewis has
spearheaded a series of initiatives to uplift the people with whom he felt most connected the disenfranchised
members of the Nations Capitol. He and his partners organized March for Peace, an annual rally to pro-
mote nonviolence and solidarity amongst the diverse residents in his neighborhood. He also organized annu-
al initiatives like Operation Nourishment and Operation Keep DC Warm to feed and clothe D.C.s
Homeless population, and coordinates an annual turkey giveaway and toy drive during the holiday season
for families in need throughout the District of Columbia. Lewis also orchestrated clothing drives and fund-
raising campaigns for the organization Safe Shores Advocacy Center that provides services for sexually and
physically abused youth.
His expertise in workforce development, conflict resolution/mediation, and community outreach is highly
sought after and he is often asked to speak at town hall meetings and community forums. Lewis has also
helped mobilize the local hip-hop scene to a place of peace and productivity. His relationships with local
and national artist like Wale, Pusha T, Raheem Devaughn, Fat Trel, Shy Glizzy, Black Cobain, Garvey,
Boobe, Fats Da Big Fella, Lightshow, Phil Ade and many more has given him the ability to reach people
that would be normally disconnected from community engagement and positivity. Lewis has received many
awards (Steve Harvey Ford Hoodie Award Best Community Leader, Warrior For Peace, Philanthropist of
the Year) and accolades for his tireless work, but he is only motivated by positive change, and maintains
that there is tons of work to be done.
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Dennis R. Martin Memorial Scholarships
Each year MASCA awards academic scholarships to individuals pursuing a degree beyond secondary educa-
tion in the criminal justice field. MASCA presents annual scholarships in memory of those members who
dedicated their lives to the improvement of the justice system and consistently advocated the need for the ex-
change of ideas for growth and change among member states. The scholarships are named in honor and
memory of Mr. Dennis R. Martin. Dennis was a long standing MASCA Board member dedicated to the
MASCA mission, especially to continuing the tradition of awarding scholarships to assist those advancing in
their corrections careers. He held many MASCA offices, including President of the MASCA Board of Trus-
tees, MASCA Scholarship Committee Chair, and was serving as MASCA Board Vice-president at the time of
his death in 2010.
The 2014 Dennis R. Martin Memorial Scholarship recipients are:
Krista Cocozello
George Washington University
Pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice
Barry Grant
Cappella University
Ph.D. candidate in Advanced Study of
Human Behavior
Kelsey Raven Valentine
University of Mount Olive
Pursuing a degree in Criminology and
Criminal Justice
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Adam Gelb is director of the Public Safety Performance Project, which helps states
advance policies and practices in adult and juvenile sentencing and corrections that
protect public safety, hold offenders accountable and control corrections costs.
As the project lead, Gelb oversees Pews assistance to states seeking a greater pub-
lic safety return on their corrections spending. He also supervises a vigorous re-
search portfolio that highlights strategies for reducing recidivism while cutting
costs. Gelb speaks frequently with the media about national trends and state inno-
vations, and he regularly advises policy makers on implementation of practical,
cost-effective policies.
Gelb has been involved in crime control and prevention issues for the past 25 years
as a journalist, congressional aide, and senior state government official. He began
his career as a reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and staffed the U.S.
Senate Judiciary Committee during negotiations and final passage of the Violent
Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. From 1995 to 2000, as policy
director for the lieutenant governor of Maryland, Gelb was instrumental in devel-
oping several nationally recognized anti-crime initiatives. He served as executive
director of the Georgia Sentencing Commission from 2001 to 2003. Before joining
Pew, he was vice president for programs at the Georgia Council on Substance
Abuse.
Gelb graduated from the University of Virginia, and holds a masters degree from
Harvard Universitys Kennedy School of Government.
Adam Gelb
Director, Public Safety Performance
Project. The Pew Charitable Trusts
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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton was elected in 1990 and is now in her
twelfth term as the Congresswoman for the District of Columbia. She is the
Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, and serves on
two committees: the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Named by President Jimmy
Carter as the first woman to chair the Equal Employment Opportunity Commis-
sion, she came to Congress as a national figure who had been a civil rights and
feminist leader. The Congresswoman's work for full congressional voting repre-
sentation and for full democracy for the people of the District of Columbia con-
tinues her lifelong struggle for universal human and civil rights.
The Congresswoman, who taught law full time before being elected, is a ten-
ured professor of law at Georgetown University, teaching a course there every
year. After receiving her bachelor's degree from Antioch College in Ohio, she
simultaneously earned her law degree and a master's degree in American Stud-
ies from Yale University.
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Delegate to the United States Congress
Representing the District of Columbia

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Isaac Fulwood
Chairman, United States Parole
Commission
On November 20, 2004, Isaac Fulwood was appointed as a U.S. Parole Commissioner by President
George W. Bush. On May 22, 2009, President Barack Obama designated Isaac Fulwood, Jr., as Chairman
of the United States Parole Commission.
Isaac Fulwood, Jr., has distinguished himself as an outstanding law enforcement practitioner in the law
enforcement community. He served 29 years as a member of the Metropolitan Police Department.
As a result of his untiring commitment to the community and unquestionable loyalty to the Department,
Chairman Fulwood was elevated on August 4, 1989, as the 25th Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police
Department. Chairman Fulwood has received over 200 awards from various community, government, and
professional organizations. These honors include: Public Service Award from the National Conference of
Christians and Jews, 1993; Youth Service Award from the Commanders of the Rite of the Orient of the
District of Columbia Prince Hall Affiliated, 1993; Three Proclamations from the District of Columbia City
Council for outstanding public service; Whitney Young Public Service Award; and the Holy Redeemer
Catholic Church Black Awareness Achievement Award.
On November 2, 1992, Chairman Fulwood was appointed Executive Director of the Mayor's Youth Initia-
tive Office, with the responsibility of managing, planning, and directing a comprehensive array of devel-
opmental programs and activities for children and youth. Chairman Fulwood served as Senior Marketing
Representative for Pepsi Cola, Washington, D.C., from 1993 to 1994 and served as consultant to the Sys-
tems Planning Corporation on the use and development of military equipment for use by civilian law en-
forcement organizations (1993-1994).
Presently, Chairman Fulwood is an Adjunct Professor at the University of the District of Columbia where
he teaches Law Enforcement subjects, Community Policing, and Ethics in Law Enforcement. Additional-
ly, he serves as special assistant recruiting law enforcement personnel for enrollment, exclusively, at the
University of the District of Columbia. Chairman Fulwood has also served as an expert on security issues
for the law office of Gilbert and Kiernan, serves on the board of directors for 16 organizations, and has
served as the Chair of the 37th Annual D.C. One Fund Drive, 1991.
Chairman Fulwood is a graduate of the George Washington University Contemporary Executive Develop-
ment Program and a graduate of the National Executive Institute F.B.I. Chairman Fulwood received an
Honorary Doctorate of Human Letters from Southeastern University on June 21, 1992. Chairman Fulwood
is a native Washingtonian. He is married to Ruth E. Fulwood and has a son, Gary, and a daughter, Angela.
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Terri Odom is the Director of the Superior Court of the District of Columbias Court Social Services Division
(CSSD), the juvenile pre and post disposition probation department for the nations capitol. Joining the CSSD in
2005, as the leader of juvenile probation, Ms. Odom is responsible for case management, service coordination, com-
munity supervision and therapeutic services for the lion-share of youth involved in the citys juvenile justice system.
Under her leadership, the CSSD has developed and implemented a wide array of services and revolutionary measures,
many of which have been nationally recognized, including: 1.) citywide curfew monitoring/community supervision;
2.) delinquency prevention efforts which expanded the exchange of information between communities and the CSSD
3.) gender-specific programming resulting in the citys first-ever female adolescent probation supervision unit 4.)
comprehensive probation supervision resulting in one Probation Officer (PO) of record assigned to each case from
trial to final disposition; 5.) and the creation of the nations first Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) Drop-In
Center, which has successfully been replicated in three locations within the District of Columbia, and two additional
Centers under construction, which are scheduled to open in the Spring of 2014.
Ms. Odom says that she came to the Family Court, Court Social Services because of her desire to work in a dynamic
environment charged with making decisions that impact and shape the lives of both youth and their families through-
out the District of Columbia. Prior to joining CSSD in 2005, Ms. Odom served as Deputy Administrator of the Divi-
sion of Court and Community Programs for the Youth Services Administration (YSA), now the Department of Youth
Rehabilitative Services (DYRS). In this capacity, Ms. Odom led a team of program managers and a host of case man-
agers and social workers responsible for developing rehabilitation programs for District youth involved in the juvenile
justice system. She was also responsible for all YSA who were not confined to secure detention, which included youth
residing in the community, youth placed in shelter homes and group homes and youth placed in residential facilities.
One of her major contributions during her tenure was spearheading the citys efforts to reform congregate care facili-
ties (shelter homes and group homes).
She has also served as chair of the Districts Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG), as well as being a longstanding
member. On the national front, Ms. Odom served as director of state policy and programs at the National Mental
Health Association (NMHA), where she lead a national campaign designed to assess the needs of state mental health,
substance abuse, juvenile justice, and child welfare agencies. Additionally, Ms. Odom has worked as an HIV/AIDS
educator and outreach worker in the D.C. metropolitan area and as a community relations associate for two D.C. psy-
chiatric hospitals. Ms. Odom has a national reputation as a passionate advocate for youth with a wealth of knowledge
and experience. A native of Newark, New Jersey, Ms. Odom earned a Masters degree at Lincoln University in Ox-
ford, Pennsylvania. Her graduate thesis examined the increase in adolescent youth entering the District of Columbias
juvenile justice system with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Ms. Odom has lived in the nations capitol for almost 20 years. She has made numerous public speaking and training
presentations throughout the country and has written extensively on childrens mental health issues, juvenile justice,
Medicaid expansion, drug abuse treatment, and HIV/AIDS education and prevention.
Terri Odom
Director, District of Columbia
Superior Court Social Services
Division
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014
REGISTRATION/
CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Kellogg Registration Desk
Tour Sign Up, MASCA Night Tickets ($40)
HOTEL CHECK IN 3:00pm Kellogg Conference and Hotel Center
EXHIBITOR SETUP 3:00pm - 5:00pm Kellogg Conference Center Atrium
PRESIDENTS RECEPTION 7:00pm - 9:00pm Kellogg Conference Center Atrium
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014
REGISTRATION
7:00am - 12:00pm
1:30pm - 3:15pm
Kellogg Registration Desk
BREAKFAST 7:00am - 8:00am Grand Ballroom
PLENARY SESSION/WORKSHOPS 8:15am - 4:45pm Main Auditorium/Various Rooms
EXHIBITOR AREA OPEN 9:30am - 5:15pm Kellogg Conference Center Atrium
SILENT AUCTION
10:00am - 11:30am
2:00pm - 5:30pm
Proceeds to Benefit Heavens Helpers
LUNCH/RAFFLE GIVEAWAY 12:00pm - 1:15pm Box Lunch in Atrium with Exhibitors
BARJ TOUR 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bus leaves from front of conference
center at 2:30pm (Tickets at Registration)
MASCA GIVEAWAYS 4:45pm - 5:15pm Kellogg Conference Center Atrium
MASCA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
5:15pm - 6:15pm Executive Board Room
FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014
REGISTRATION 7:00am - 3:15pm Kellogg Registration Desk
BREAKFAST 7:00am - 7:45am Kellogg Conference Center Atrium
EXHIBITOR AREA OPEN 7:00am - 4:00pm Kellogg Conference Center Atrium
PLENARY SESSION/WORKSHOPS 8:00am - 5:00pm Main Auditorium/Various Rooms
SILENT AUCTION
9:45am - 2:30pm
Winners announced at 3:20pm in Atrium
AWARDS LUNCHEON 12:00pm - 1:30pm Grand Ballroom
MASCA NIGHT 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Potomac Boat Cruise (See page 34)
Tickets at Registration Desk
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2014
BREAKFAST 8:30am - 9:30am Grand Ballroom
CLOSING SESSION 9:45am - 10:30am Grand Ballroom
SILENT AUCTION PRESENTATION 10:30am Grand Ballroom
Activity Schedule
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7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast Grand Ballroom
8:15am Opening Plenary Session Main Auditorium
Mistress of Ceremonies Mannone Butler
Executive Director, D.C. Criminal
Justice Coordinating Council
Presenting of Colors D.C. Metropolitan Police
Department Honor Guard
National Anthem Sonya Hayer-Williams
Community Supervision Officer
Welcome Marigold Henderson
MASCA President
Ike Eichenlaub
Mid-Atlantic Regional Director,
Bureau of Prisons
Nancy Ware
Director, Court Services and
Offender Supervision Agency
(CSOSA)
Invocation Prophetess Pamela Spencer
9:00am Special Guest Plenary Speaker Adam Gelb
Director, The Public Safety Perfor-
mance Project, The Pew Charitable
Trust
Keynote Plenary Speaker Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes
Norton, United States Delegate for
the District of Columbia
Coffee Break Kellogg Conference Center Atrium
10:30am - 4:45pm Workshops Various Rooms
12:00pm - 1:15pm Lunch Kellogg Conference Center Atrium
2:30pm - 4:00pm Tour of BARJ Juvenile Facility Bus leaves from front of Kellogg
Center 2:30pm (see page 32)
5:15pm - 6:15pm MASCA Annual Membership
Meeting
Executive Board Room
4:45pm - 5:15pm MASCA Giveaways Kellogg Conference Center Atrium
Program Schedule - Thursday June 12, 2014
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Thursday Workshops
Thursday, June 12, 2014 10:30am 12:00pm
1-A: Girls: So Whats the Difference? Providing Supervision to Girls in the Juvenile Justice System
LOTS was designed and implemented by the Court Social Services Division, under the leadership of Director Terri Odom in 2006 to
facilitate a seamless supervision of all adolescent females involved in the front-end of the juvenile justice system. LOTS supervision
provides one probation officer of record through a females involvement in the court; in doing so, it builds on the Family Courts
commitment to One Judge, One Family. This revolutionary conceptual change reflects the divisions new direction by providing
early intervention and continuity in services to enhance the adolescent females chances to successfully transition into adulthood by
using unique and therapeutic methods under the concept of restorative justice. Participants in this workshop will leave with an un-
derstanding of the characteristics of working with youthful female offenders, their needs, which are different from male youthful
offenders and programs that are working in the District of Columbia.
Presenters: Lawrence Weaver, LOTS Supervisory Probation Officer, Kenrick Goulbourne, Probation Officer, Kenya Richardson
Location: Auditorium
1-B: Reentry, Realignment, Reinvestment: Guided by the Evidence
Strategic planning and collaboration with community providers will serve to dramatically increase opportunities for success for the
approximately 7 million adults involved in our nations criminal justice system. During this workshop, participants will explore the
major national systems initiatives developed to address the complex health and human service needs of justice involved adults. In
addition, participants will explore lessons learned during the past 40 years.
Presenters: Jim Cosby, Chief of the Community Services Division, National Institute of Corrections, Jesse Jannetta, Senior Re-
search Associate, Urban Institute's Justice Policy Center
Location: Room 4
1-C: Saving Horses, Saving Lives
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) Second Chances Program, which is currently implemented in ten states, rescues
retired Thoroughbred racehorses and uses them as the focus for a vocational training program, which facilitates personal growth and
development in the inmate caretakers. Horses can play a unique and significant part in rehabilitating inmates. As prey animals,
horses react to humans (predators) in a way that replicates the relationships that inmates have with the most important people in their
lives. In working with the horses, the men learn how their thoughts, behaviors, actions, and reactions affect those around them. In-
mates learn empathy responsibility, and a marketable set of skills that can be used in a variety of careers. You will hear from Diana
Pikulski, who grew the TRF program from one facility to 10; Judy Coyne, who oversees the program at Central Maryland Correc-
tional; Sgt. Nelson Myers; and Abijah Hatten, a former inmate who successfully complete the program as a Distinguished Graduate,
having received the highest exam scores.
Presenters: Diana Pikulski, VP External Affairs Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, Judi Coyne - TRF Second Chances Voca-
tional Instructor and Farm Manager, Central Maryland Correctional Facility, Sgt. Nelson Myers- Central Maryland Correctional Fa-
cility
Location: Room 5
1-D: Letting Go Hurts
A problem that we often experience is the inability to understand why we or others respond the way we do when confronted with
change. Theres an internal process that is often overlooked and as such, we become confused with why we respond the way we do
and why it takes longer for some than others to process and move forward. Not only is it important to know the Stages of Change,
it is more important that we acknowledge our internal responses and identify where we are in the Stages of Transition. Under-
standing our internal response gives us an opportunity to effectively work through those responses so that we are best equipped to
deal with the external changes. This training workshop addresses those issues.
Presenter: William T. Ashe, MPA, Branch Chief, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA)
Location: Room 6
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1-E: Interviewing Strategies through Statement Analysis
Statement Analysis is the structured examination of an individuals verbatim words for the purpose of determining statement veraci-
ty. This course is designed to provide administrators and investigators with a structured method of examining verbal and written
communication. Students will develop specific linguistic tools and strategies to use in analyzing the oral and written words provided
by employees, applicants, witnesses, victims and suspects. Within the law enforcement context, Statement Analysis is used as an
investigative tool to gain insight into an individuals thoughts, motivations and ideas. Statement Analysis is also used to recognize
areas of veracity and to detect areas of possible deception. Students will participate in practical problems designed to use the
knowledge gained during the course to gain insight into an authors intent. In addition to practical problems, instructional methods
will include case studies, demonstrations and group discussions.
Presenter: Stanley Burke FBI, retired
Location: Room 7
1-F: U.S. Parole Commission: Collectively Changing the Landscape of Parole and Supervised Release One Alternative at a
Time
The U.S. Parole Commission has jurisdiction over approximately 22,000 Parole and Supervised Release cases. And these are not
just cases but people; people who have committed crimes and served their sentences. The Commissions mission is to balance public
safety and the equal treatment of those we serve. Many of the these 22,000 persons suffer from addictions and co-occurring disor-
ders that negatively impact their ability to complete supervision successfully. This presentation focuses on the USPCs background,
structure, and jurisdiction as well as the collaborative approach we use with our criminal justice and community partners. We will
then discuss the Commissions various alternatives to incarceration while focusing primarily on the USPC Mental Health Docket.
We have found that a disproportionate number of the USPC population suffer from co-occurring disorders. In order to meet this
identified need, the Commission began the Mental Health Docket. Discussion points include history, demographics, statistics, and
lessons learned to generate a dialogue on how we can collectively change the landscape of parole and supervised release one altera-
tive at a time.
Presenters: J. Patricia Wilson Smoot, Commissioner, United States Parole Commission, Jordana Randall, Program Coordinator,
United States Parole Commission, Kai Jenkins, Mental Health Program Analyst, United States Parole Commission.
Location: Executive Board Room
1-G: Accomplishing Public Relations Goals through Media Strategies, Podcasting, and Social Media
DC Public Safety is the social media service of the federal Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency. DC Public Safety
includes television, radio, a blog, and transcripts and is one of the most popular podcasting and social sites for crime and criminal
justice issues in the United States. The presentation will provide an overview of social media and podcasting for government agen-
cies to achieve strategic goals. It will seek to demystify the process of social media and podcasting and to reinforce the fact that any-
one, especially those without a technical background, can create audio and video podcasts. We will also review the media relations
process at CSOSA; we respond to hundreds of reporter inquiries every year. We strive to provide a quick and comprehensive re-
sponse to every news inquiry through established materials on our website and social media programs. We also craft unique respons-
es through research and a comprehensive knowledge of agency and national studies. The presenter will work with participants on a
one-on-one basis after the presentation with regard to starting their own social media efforts and creating effective media policies.
Presenter: Leonard Sipes, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
Location: Room 2
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2-A: Puppy Power - Inmates Making The Difference In The Lives Of Disabled Veterans
In conjunction with Americas VetDogs, Western Correctional Institution has developed a program to train puppies from the Guide
Dog Foundation to help service our veterans as they return home from war. The goal of the program is to use the inmate population,
who can devote 24 hours a day to the programs mission, to train these puppies in everything from housebreaking to task oriented
training such as retrieving items and turning on light switches. After the completion of their training, the puppies return to the
Americas VetDogs Campus to be placed with their new masters and our veteran heroes. This presentation will illustrate the commit-
ment that our staff and inmates have to providing quality service dogs for our wounded warriors. Presenters will discuss how the
program was developed and will detail its successes and bumps in the road. Participants of this workshop will receive a better under-
standing of how these puppies have changed the face of corrections at Western Correctional Institution and how the puppies have
changed the quality of life for our inmates. The presentation will also include how this program has extended out to our communi-
ties and how it has given Western Correctional Institution excellent public relations.
Presenters: Karen Dieterle, Volunteer Activities Office, Western Correctional Institution, Kathy LeVick, Field Representative,
Americas VetDogs, Jason D. Clise, Correctional Case Management Specialist II, Western Correctional Institution, Keisha
McGeady, LGSW Criminal Justice Social Worker, Western Correctional Institution
2-B: A Collaborative Response to Gender Specific Community Supervision: A Multi-agency Approach to Leverage Re-
sources and Empower Women
Research supports the need for a female-centered and holistic approach to case management that incorporates a multi-agency collab-
orative effort to address the disconnect between the services female offenders need to facilitate successful community supervision
and re-entry, and the services they receive. The increase in the percentage of women entering the criminal justice system challenge
community supervision agencys to implement gender specific strategies to address unique issues that have significant impact on the
successful re-entry and supervision of female offenders. This workshop will review best practices and present CSOSAs model for
implementing gender specific programming in community supervision to successfully manage female offenders, and improve super-
vision and public safety outcomes.
Presenters: LaKisha Copeland, Day Reporting Center Coordinator, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, Walter Hag-
ins, Day Reporting Center Program Manager, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, Marcia Davis, Supervisory Commu-
nity Supervision Officer, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, Shannon R. Jordan, Treatment Specialist, Court Services
and Offender Supervision Agency
Location: Room 4
2-C: Research Says . . . Best Practices in Assessment, Management, and Treatment of Impaired Drivers
In 2010, there were 1.4 million drivers arrested for driving under the influence. In that same year drunk drivers were responsible for
over 10,000 fatalities. Probation departments can face unique challenges in assessing risk levels for these offenders and determining
the most appropriate level and type of supervision to minimize the risk of a re-offense. Oftentimes, jurisdictions have statutory
treatment requirements for impaired drivers that place an emphasis on quantity over the quality of treatment for these drivers, leaving
probation officers to wonder which treatment type is most appropriate for their offenders. This workshop will provide an overview of
evidence based practice for impaired drivers from intake to discharge including the latest research on assessment tools, supervision
strategies and alcohol treatment programming to help officers maximize effectiveness and efficiencies while reducing risk to the
community.
Presenter: Mark Stodola, NHTSA Probation Fellow, American Probation and Parole Association (AZ)
Location: Room 5
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2-D: The Mask I Wear: Exploring Managerial Courage and Its Different Faces
Courage is not the absence of fear it is what you do in the face of fear. When you take on a leadership responsibility, there will be
challenges. The people you are charged with leading will look to you for your guidance and direction in the face of those challenges.
People embrace the leader who shows courage in the midst of opposition and conflict. Too many leaders give up and throw in the
towel in the face of criticism or disapproval and cave into their fears. The best way to avoid any manner of criticism is to do noth-
ing. This workshop will examine Managerial Courage through discussion, reflection, and engagement. The targeted audiences are
those currently in leadership positions, those aspiring to leadership positions, and those persons not in leadership positions, but in
positions of leadership. In other words, this workshop is for YOU!
Presenters: William T. Ashe, MPA, Branch Chief, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Kyra C.M. Wood-
en, JD, Program Analyst, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA)
Location: Room 6
2-E: Assistance for Veterans in the Criminal Justice System in New York State
During this workshop, the presenter will discuss specialized approaches to helping veterans who become involved in the courts, in-
carceration, and in community supervision from his perspective as former coordinator of the Rensselaer County District Attorneys
Reentry Task Force in Troy, NY. A brief historical overview will include a description of how veterans have been treated by Ameri-
can society and criminal justice agencies from the time of the Civil War to the present, with examples from local archives in the Al-
bany Capital Region. The focus will be on the opportunities for intervention on behalf of veterans at three stages: Police involve-
ment and entry into the court system, incarceration either in jail or state correctional facilities and/or community supervision; proba-
tion or parole. This discussion will touch on training and guidance for law enforcement officers and prosecutors in understanding the
unique needs and concerns of veterans in detention and arrest situations and the various innovations in the court process which have
been developed in New York such has Veterans Courts and veterans tracks within the existing judicial process. The presenter will
also describe special veterans programs for those who do become incarcerated such as veterans in-reach in local jail and state facili-
ties and veterans dorms in those facilities, as well as veterans organization chapters in the prisons. Veteran oriented programming
for those on probation and parole will also be explored and the work of the presenters Reentry Task Force and the other county
reentry task forces in the state will be described. Collaboration with providers including the NYS and county veterans service agen-
cies, other state agencies including the state Department of Labor and, at the federal level, the Department of Veterans Affair as well
as private not for profits, the national veterans organizations and other service organizations to bring their resources to bear on the
issue of vets in the criminal justice system will also be discussed. The presenter will review the history of his County Task Force
since it was established in 2006 with a particular concentration on how the various resources in the community have been coordinat-
ed to create an environment where those reentering society from incarceration are welcomed, assisted and encouraged to become law
-abiding citizens. He will emphasize how the Task Force, starting as it did, in post-9/11 New York State, has always kept in the fore-
front of its objectives the needs of men and women who served in the many campaigns; Iraq, Afghanistan and others of the War on
Terror who may become involved in the criminal justice system. A PowerPoint presentation will include an overview of the county
in which the Task Force operates and the number of veterans and the agencies that are enlisted to help them.
Presenter: William H. Payne, New York State Division of Parole (Retired)
Location: Room 7
2-F: BARJ Drop-In Centers- Balancing Public Safety, Youth Accountability, and Restoring Community
Washington, DCs Balanced and Restorative Justice Centers (BARJ) are multifaceted facilities, encompassing a satellite probation
office and an alternative to detention for medium to high risk pre-adjudicated youth as well as post-adjudicated youth who may be
pending revocation. The BARJ Drop-In Center provides services in a structured, community based environment and facilitates fami-
ly support and involvement while providing restorative justice in the community. This workshop will provide participants with an
understanding of the concept of BARJ and how the program works in the District of Columbia. A tour to one of the four BARJ facil-
ities operated by Court Social Services Division will be provided to participants.
Presenter: Lorenious McDonald, Supervisory Probation Officer, Cheryl Rogers-Brown, Supervisory Probation Officer, Lisa
Moxley, Supervisory Probation Officer, William Beavers, Probation Officer, Saleem Hylton, CEO, Youth and Family in Crisis
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2-G: What Can ACA Do For You?
Accreditation, certification, online classes, training, membership benefits and publishing-these are some of the programs and benefits
of the American Correctional Association. The focus of the workshop is employee professional development through the various
ACA programs. The Certification and training programs will be discussed in detail. Find out how ACA can benefit you in the profes-
sion and some of the exciting new plans ACA has for its members!
Presenter: Kelli McAfee, Director of Professional Development, American Correctional Association
Location: Room 2
3-A: Offender Employment Retention: An Evidenced Based Approach
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more than 700,000 individuals are released from prisons yearly with an additional 9
million adults cycling through local jails. Research indicates the importance of employment for successful reentry, but most offender
programs do not address the complex behavioral and health issues that impact the offenders ability to obtain and retain gainful em-
ployment while remaining crime free. This workshop provides the opportunity to discuss the evidence-based and best and promising
practices that increase public safety while helping to reduce recidivism.
Presenters: Patricia Elizabeth Taylor, Correctional Program Specialist, National Institute of Corrections, Scott McClure, Psycholo-
gist Clinician, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations (CDCR) at Mule Creek State Prison
3-B: Managing Deaf and Hard of Hearing Prisoners
Helping Education to Advance the Rights of the Deaf (HEARD) is a nonprofit organization that provides information, training and
consultation about deaf and disabled prisoners and parolees to corrections and reentry professionals to protect against abuse of and
discrimination against prisoners with disabilities, thus preventing liability exposure. HEARD created and maintains the only national
database of deaf and deaf-blind prisoners. This session will introduce corrections professionals to deaf culture. We will focus on
providing information and technology hacks that make providing equal access to prison and reentry activities, programs and services
practical and efficient. We will briefly examine the federal disability rights law that mandates access to services and explain how
prisons across the nation have succeeded in successfully managing this unique population.
Presenters: Talila Lewis, Founder and President, Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of the Deaf (HEARD), Shay E. Taylor,
Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of the Deaf (HEARD)
Location: Room 4
3-C: Sex Abuse Violates Everyone: DC Court Social Services SAVE Program for Juveniles
This workshop provides basic legal, clinical, and evidenced-based training in the principles and practices of assessing and treating
juvenile sex offenders in the context of the Internet. There are several hot topics such as sex offender registry, sex offenders and
victims residing in the same home, and using polygraphs and other controversial treatment techniques. The format combines lec-
tures, clinical case material, and practice case examples.
Presenters: Dr. Mitchell Hugonnet, Dr. Rachel Schuchart, Deborah Williams, Intern, Devona Garcia-Lord, Intern
Location: Room 5
BARJ Tour: A tour of the facility is scheduled for Thursday June 12, 2014 from approximately
2:30PM to approximately 4:00PM. The BARJ workshop is scheduled to start at 1:30PM and then the partici-
pants will leave the Conference Center at 2:30PM for a tour of the facility. Participants will be picked up in
front of the Kellogg Conference Center and Hotel at 2:30PM and returned at the end of the tour. Due to the
confidential nature of juvenile supervision, participants will have to sign a waiver prior to taking the tour.
Waivers will be available at the Kellogg Registration Desk as well as in the workshop classroom.
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3-D: Keepin It Real: HIV Prevention Counseling for African American Women
This workshop will discuss considerations when working with HIV-positive and high-risk HIV negative women. It will provide an
overview of HIV terminology, statistical data, and risk factors that align with HIV infection. Participants will participate in an inter-
active activity to discuss social determinants that contribute to the increase of HIV infection among African American women. Par-
ticipants will explore some techniques used in prevention counseling that can be modeled to address risky behaviors, modes of trans-
mission, and the rate of infection among African American women in diverse settings. Participants will also receive information that
will help them leverage resources for women by learning effective ways of collaborating with other agencies, organizations, and key
community informants to provide adequate and quality HIV prevention, care, and treatment for women.
Presenter: Lisa R. Connors, Outreach Coordinator, Prince Georges County Health Department
Location: Room 6
3-E: Innovative Programs for Successful Reentry Planning and Monitoring Drug Misuse by Offenders
CESAR staff will highlight two tools they developed to support and inform corrections staff - the Maryland Community Services
Locator (MDCSL) (http://www.mdcsl.org) and the Community Drug Early Warning System (CDEWS). Funded by the Maryland
Governors Office of Crime Control and Prevention, the MDCSL is being piloted in 21 Maryland correctional facilities to support
reentry planning for inmates and help them more easily access local programs and resources after their release. This centralized,
comprehensive service locator accesses nearly 9,000 criminal justice, health, and social service programs. Searches generate detailed
resource listings with maps and driving directions. Staff will provide an overview of the components of the MDCSL and how it can
be used by staff in corrections facilities to link inmates to services post-release. CDEWS was implemented with funding from the
Office of National Drug Control Policy to help staff at criminal justice drug testing programs to identify new drugs being used by
their populations. CDEWS urinalyses are an efficient and cost-effective method for identifying and monitoring specific synthetic
drugs such as synthetic cannabinoids, bath salts, and Molly. Staff will discuss challenges to determining what drugs to test for and
will highlight recent results from Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Presenters: Eric D. Wish, Ph.D., CESAR Director, Eleanor Erin Artigiani, MA, CESAR Deputy Director for Policy, Amy S. Bill-
ing, MSSA, Project Director MDCSL and CDEWS
Location: Room 7
3-F: Reentry Programs Reduce Recidivism and Increase Public Safety: CSOSAs DC Experience
The mission of the Re-Entry and Sanctions Center (RSC) is to provide intensive assessment and reintegration programming for high
risk offenders/defendants and residential sanctions for offenders/defendants who violate their release conditions. This workshop will
introduce to conference participants how re-entry programs are largely contributing to the reduction of recidivism and increasing
public safety in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. The workshop will specifically highlight Court Services and Offender Su-
pervision Agencys (CSOSA) brand new, state of the art Re-Entry and Sanctions Center (RSC), its mental health component, its
womens program, and how it serves high risk offenders and defendants.
Presenters: Roderick Johnson, MSW, CASAC, CAC-AD, Supervisory Unit Manager, CSOSA, Paul R. Wells, Sr., LICSW, Deputy
Director of the RSC, CSOSA
3-G: ACA Accreditation: A Roundtable Discussion
Whether you are thinking about entering into the accreditation process or you have been accredited for years, this workshop is for
you. This workshop will cover all facets of the accreditation process. Accreditation trends will also be discussed. Participants will
receive practical tips to ensure a smooth and efficient audit. The facilitators will answer all your questions about ACA standards and
accreditation.
Presenters: Kathy Black-Dennis, Director of Standards, American Correctional Association
Location: Room 2
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7:00am - 7:45am Breakfast Kellogg Conference Center Atrium
8:00am - 10:30am Plenary Session Main Auditorium
Plenary Speaker Issac Fulwood
Chairmain, United States Parole
Commission
Coffee Break Kellogg Conference Center Atrium
10:30am - 12:00pm Workshops Various Rooms
12:00pm - 1:30pm Awards Luncheon Grand Ballroom
Keynote Speaker Carolyn Cross
Deputy Director, D.C. Department
of Corrections
Awards and Scholarship
Presentation
Joseph Rinaldi
MASCA President-Elect
1:45pm - 5:00pm Workshops Various Locations
7:00pm - 10:00pm MASCA Night Potomac Boat Cruise
Program Schedule - Friday, June 13, 2014
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Friday, June 13, 2014 10:30am 12:00pm
4-A: Character is Destiny
This workshop is based on the original program Character is Destiny from Russell Gough, professor of Ethics at Pepperdine Univer-
sity. The intrinsic value of the lives we lead reflects the strength of a single trait: our personal character. Each and every day we are
faced with scores of choices that, in subtle yet discernible ways, can either enrich or impoverish our personal character. The choices
we make, and the manner in which we make them, illuminate the paths our lives will take. Watch any news program or read any
newspaper or business magazine and the topic of ethics and character crops up. This course is designed to help individuals distin-
guish between character and personality. The five key concepts about character (Thoughts, Acts, Habits, Character and Destiny) are
examined. Participants will be challenged to start building their character immediately. They will understand the difference between
knowing what is right and doing what is right. Delve into the five concepts of character and be able to put what they learn into prac-
tice. Character Is Destiny shows how to overcome the most formidable obstacle to an ethical life: Ones self. This workshop is spon-
sored by the Delaware Valley Probation and Parole Training Consortium.
Presenter: Jon Frankenfield
4-B: Intensive Juvenile Supervision takes a U-TURN
In Washington, DC, the Ultimate Transitions Ultimate Responsibility (UTURN) program is a six to twelve month highly intensive
and comprehensive community-based probation service(s) unit for high-risk male juvenile offenders thirteen years of age or older
who would otherwise be committed to the District of Columbia following disposition by a judge. The initiative is specifically de-
signed to ensure eligible youth meet criteria in terms of the most serious charge against them, as well as other pending offenses and
social factors that must be addressed in order to reduce the likelihood of recidivism. Using a strength-based approach to working
with high-risk youth and their families, UTURN provides juveniles with an opportunity to be rehabilitated in the community and
receive an array of comprehensive services and facilitate family involvement. Participants who attend this workshop will leave with
strategies on how to collaborate and leverage partnerships with public and private youth-servicing agencies and organizations in or-
der to create a strong launching path so that troubled youth can spring forward, determine their destinies, and secure their futures.
Presenters: D.C. Superior Court Child Social Services Division Staff
Location: Room 4
4-C: Warriors Back to Work: The 2014 Landscape of Homeless Veterans and Unemployment
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) proposes to deliver a presentation on the topic of connecting homeless veter-
ans to stable employment. During this interactive discussion, attendees of MASCAs 76
th
Annual Conference will gain a greater
understanding of employment as it pertains to the homeless veteran population. By learning about the vast array of resources availa-
ble to service providers, attendees will be able to access the right programs, allowing them to effectively defeat joblessness for cur-
rent veterans and returning service members. To carry out these objectives, NCHV will cover five (5) sections throughout its presen-
tation. The first section will include a discussion on employment trends of the homeless or at-risk of homelessness veteran popula-
tions using the latest available data. Only through examining the numbers and determining what they mean can service providers
make practical choices about how to best assist populations that remain vulnerable to unemployment. The next component of the
discussion will involve an explanation of the barriers facing homeless or at-risk veterans as they seek fulfilling employment, includ-
ing lack of stable housing, mental illness, and legal issues. NCHV staff will also focus on problems with the job application process
itself, such as the hindrance created by differences between military employment culture and civilian employment culture. Next, the
presentation will educate conference attendees on the most appropriate outlets for veterans training and employment, including feder-
al programs like the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) as well as local community events like Stand Down.
Fourth, the presentation will outline effective interventions for the homeless veteran population, including the Individual Placement
and Support (IPS) model of supported employment. Finally, NCHV will offer case studies of HVRP grantee organizations that suc-
cessfully deliver job-related services to homeless and at-risk veterans through their programs, demonstrating how tested principles
can inform best practices in the field.
Presenters: Baylee Crone, Vice President of Operations, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), Kyle McEvilly, Com-
munications and Program Assistant, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
Location: Room 5
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Friday, June 13, 2014 10:30am 12:00pm
4-D: Working with Formerly Incarcerated Women
Presenter: Tracye Payne Wilson, Mayors Commission for Reentry and Returning Citizens Affairs
Location: Room 6
4-E: Youve Got Questions? The Presentence Investigation Reports Got Answers!
Throughout the criminal justice system, the Presentence Investigation Report is used by countless individuals for a wide range of
purposes. At some levels, the PSI is under utilized and some have failed to recognize the overwhelming advantage gained through
the wealth of information it contains. In this workshop, attendees will learn about the PSI, as it is written by CSOs at the Court Ser-
vices and Offender Supervision Agency in Washington, DC. They will also learn about the wide audience of the PSI and how each
person (attorneys, judges, etc.) can utilize the PSI to their benefit along with its vital use in supervision. Presenters will explain how
they use Motivational Interviewing techniques and other Evidence Based Practices to obtain the information they need from defend-
ants and their collateral contacts as well to make recommendations regarding sentencing and interventions. Finally, they will discuss
how technology is used to be more efficient in completing their investigations.
Presenters: Nicole Dotson, Community Supervision Officer, CSOSA, Kaitlin Forsha, Supervisory Community Supervision Officer,
CSOSA
Location: Room 7
4-F: A Working Collaborative: From Incarceration and Treatment to Re-Entry and Community Supervision
The Secure Residential Treatment Program, located in Washington, DC within the Correctional Treatment Facility, is the result of a
multi-Agency collaboration that included the United States Parole Commission, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency,
Federal Bureau of Prisons, and District of Columbia Department of Corrections. The SRTP model is a primary intervention provided
to offenders, presenting with substance abuse and extensive criminal histories, in lieu of revocation. This workshop will explore the
details of this complex treatment endeavor, beginning with the identification of appropriate candidates, screening, and placement. It
will also describe the comprehensive services provided to participants during the six month therapeutic intervention in a secured set-
ting and details the continuum of care that extends to transitional housing and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Finally, the
workshop will expound on how the partnership among treatment providers, Community Supervision Officers, and community part-
ners assist in achieving the programs goals.
Presenters: Sharon Mays Jacks, Program Manager, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, Renee Singleton, Treatment
Specialist, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, Stephen Confair, Community Treatment Oversight Specialist, Bureau
of Prisons, Jordana Randall, Program Coordinator, United States Parole Commission
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Friday Workshops
Friday, June 13, 2014 1:45pm 3:15pm
5-A: Why Cant I Control my Brain and Behavior? Part 1
This workshop is presented by staff from the Child Guidance Clinic through the D.C. Superior Courts Social Services Division.
The clinic is designed to meet both the needs of the Court and the staff within Court Social Services Division for the purposes of
providing comprehensive clinical and forensic psychological, neuro-psychological, psychosocial and psychosexual evaluations on
youth referred to the Division through the court. The Clinic provides screenings on youth who arrested, risk assessments, competen-
cy evaluations, competency restoration, individual counseling, research and a sex offender treatment program. The Clinic is accred-
ited by the American Psychological Association and had an accredited intern program. Why Cant I Control My Brain and Behav-
ior details how juvenile brain injury is assessed and documents what it looks like at home, school, and in the community.
Presenters: Dr. Michael Barnes, Dr. Mary Donnelly, Dr. James Andretta, Ryan Sutton
5-B: Latino-isms: Uncovering the Mystery and Debunking the Myths of the Latino Culture
The US Census estimates that the Hispanic population is over 48.4 million, making people of Hispanic origin the nation's largest
ethnic or racial minority. This means that Hispanics constitute over 16 percent of the nation's total population and growing. Unfortu-
nately, this presence is also seen in the offender population, where Latinos now constitute 1 of every 6 incarcerated offenders (Pew
Center Research). Despite this presence, aspects of the Latino culture are still widely misunderstood and misconstrued. This confu-
sion is even more prevalent when discussing the Latino offender, who brings with him/her a host of cultural nuances that have been
traditionally overlooked by the criminal justice systems. This workshop will debunk the myths of the Latino culture and help partici-
pants better understand this population. Participants will also gain a broader understanding of the differences among Latinos them-
selves, both racial and geographical.
Presenters: Reyna Cartagena, Supervisory Community Supervision Officer, CSOSA, Daniel Spatafora, Community Supervision
Officer, CSOSA
Location: Room 4
5-C: Overview of Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental health awareness is becoming extremely important in our society. This presentation will cover what to expect from the full
eight (8) hour Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and how important it is to be trained as a Mental Health First Aider. Just as
CPR training helps a layperson with no clinical training to assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid train-
ing helps a layperson assist someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis, such as contemplating suicide. Mental Health First
Aiders learn a single five-step strategy that includes assessing risk, respectfully listening to and support the individual in crisis, and
identifying appropriate professional help and other supports. Participants are also introduced to risk factors and warning signs for
mental health and substance abuse problems, will engage in experiential activities that build understanding of the impact of illness on
individuals and families; and learn about evidence-supported treatment and self-help strategies. The training does not prepare some-
one to diagnose mental illnesses or provide therapy. Much like traditional Red Cross First Aid, MHFA is designed to help
paraprofessional and laypersons provide emergency support until an individual can be linked to appropriate professional resources.
Attendees of the full 8-hour course receive a three year certification in MHFA.
Presenters: Glenda K. Flowers, Supervisor for the Specialize Supervision Unit, Pretrial Services Agency, Masharia Holman, Case
Manager and Quality Assurance Officer, Pretrial Services Agency
Location: Room 5
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5-D: Changing Minds, Changing Behaviors
Research indicates that an offenders potential for succeeding as a pro-social member of a community depends on self- perception;
that is, how they perceive themselves in relation to their peers, family and community. This workshop will show how using Evi-
dence based practices, specifically a Relapse Prevention Model and Motivational Interviewing combined, supports successful offend-
er reentry.
Presenter: Scott McClure, Psychologist Clinician, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations (CDCR) at Mule Creek
State Prison
Location: Room 6
5-E: The Prison Rape Elimination Act: The Impact of National PREA Standards on Community Corrections
During this presentation participants will get an overview of the Prison Rape Elimination Act and the final national PREA Standards
promulgated by the U.S. Department of Justice on May 17, 2012 and the unique impact of those standards on community correction-
al settings. Additionally, the presentation will identify the unique role and responsibility of community corrections agencies in re-
sponding to allegations of sexual abuse in custodial settings and discuss the legal framework and tools to respond to sexual abuse in
custodial settings.
Presenter: Jamie M. Yarussi, M.S., Assistant Director Project on Addressing Prison Rape, The Washington College of Law
Location: Room 7
5-F: I'm in Charge, Now What?: A Lesson in Leadership
Research shows that Trust, Compassion, Support and Guidance are the four basic core elements sought in leadership. Staff and team
success has shown to be higher when exposed to these qualities. Unfortunately; however, and in many cases, people are promoted to
leadership positions based on proven technical skills but with little formal preparation for effectively engaging and motivating staff
or how their leadership traits impact productivity. This workshop will help individuals in or pursuing leadership positions, by exam-
ining their personal leadership styles, discussing principles of effective leadership, and providing insights into staff motivation.
Without providing the necessary skills for effective leadership, we ask ourselves what went wrong when the results dont meet the
expectations. This workshop is for supervisors, managers and those aspiring to achieve a position of leadership. The purpose of this
workshop is to provide proven principles as a guide for effective leadership.
Presenter: William T. Ashe, MPA, Branch Chief, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA)
5-G: Sustainability in Corrections: It's About Dollars and Cents Not Squirrels and Trees
With corrections budgets shrinking while demands on agency resources continue to grow correctional and juvenile justice adminis-
trators must find other ways of generating savings and revenue through non-traditional sources. This workshop will provide specific
examples of ways that agencies can improve their bottom line, add new programs and still save money through sustainable practices
and technology.
Presenter: Tommy Norris, Founder, GreenPrisons.org
Location: Room 2
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6-A: Why Cant I Control My Brain and Behavior? Part 2
Continued from session 5-A on Friday June 13, 1:45pm - 3:15pm.
Presenters: Dr. Michael Barnes, Dr. Mary Donnelly, Dr. James Andretta, Ryan Sutton
6-B: Public Safety Collaboration: Community Supervision and Law Enforcement
This workshop details the successful collaboration of law enforcement agencies in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2007, the Baltimore Po-
lice Department and the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (Division of Parole and Probation) teamed
up in an effort to increase communication as well as share critical information involving offenders under State supervision (Parole/
Mandatory Release/Supervised Probation). A supervisor with the Division of Parole and Probation was embedded on a full time
basis within the police department. This partnership has not only made the work of parole agents and police officers safer, it has
proven to be more efficient and has greatly benefitted the community. In 2008, Baltimore County PD replicated the same partner-
ship and has seen a significant reduction in violent crime over the past five years. In the past six years, the Division of Parole and
Probation has expanded to work with law enforcement agencies across the State. This increased collaboration with local, State and
Federal law enforcement agencies has proven to be a positive impact on the State as well as the communities within.
Presenter: Philip A. Rossetti, Field Supervisor I, Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services
Location: Room 4
6-C: Integrating Injury Prevention Education with Corrections and Community Service
Debbie Yohn and Melinda Greniers workshop will provide information on educating the public on the importance of injury preven-
tion and the relationship with Community Service and PADDD (Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions) This
unique relationship brings together sanctions and education to encourage behavioral changes in court ordered subjects. PADDD inte-
grates local prevention experts in law enforcement, nursing, emergency medical services and recovered or recovering trauma patients
to deliver a real picture of consequences there are due to crashes. This workshop will provide a brief presentation of the PADDD
program using a slide presentation. This presentation will have media used by all the speakers and can contain graphic material. Inju-
ry prevention suggestions will also be presented using a small group activity. Melinda will present her involvement with administer-
ing the program, the paperwork involved and the support she has had over the years we have partnered together. This will be an in-
teractive session with time for questions and answers.
Presenters: Deborah Yohn, Co-Founder, Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions (PADDD), Melinda Grenier,
President, Maryland Criminal Justice Association
Location: Room 5
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6-D: Trauma Informed Strategies for Working with Specialized Women Populations
This workshop will discuss various considerations when working with specialized female populations. It will provide an overview of
trauma-informed interventions for women who are trauma survivors with mental disorders and/or substance abuse problems. Inter-
ventions incorporate cognitive restructuring, psycho-education, and coping skills training throughout which incorporates a specific
recovery topic. Participants will gain knowledge of four target areas of trauma-informed interventions that involve self, relationships,
sexuality, and spirituality, which encompass empowerment, trauma education, and skill-building. They will also gain knowledge
about best practices that can be utilized in diverse settings, and techniques that will help women heal from traumatic events in their
lives. Two gender-specific trauma recovery programs will be shared with participants to assist them in working with Justice Involved
Women and Women with HIV/AIDS. Participants will also receive information that will help them leverage resources for women by
learning effective ways of collaborating with other agencies, organizations, and key community informants to provide adequate and
quality care for women.
Presenters: Lisa Connors, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW), Shan-
non R. Jordan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Location: Room 6
6-E: The Prison Rape Elimination Act: The Impact of National PREA Standards on Juvenile Justice Agencies
During this presentation participants will get an overview of the Prison Rape Elimination Act and the final national PREA Standards
promulgated by the U.S. Department of Justice on May 17, 2012 and the unique impact of those standards on juvenile justice set-
tings. Participants will also gain an understanding of the impact of agency culture and review the dynamics of sexual abuse in juve-
nile justice settings. Finally, participants will gain an understanding of the legal framework and tools to respond to sexual abuse in
juvenile justice settings.
Presenter: Jamie M. Yarussi, M.S., Assistant Director Project on Addressing Prison Rape, The Washington College of Law
Location: Room 7
6-F: Overview of the United States Parole Commission
This workshop will provide an overview of the U.S. Parole Commissions authority and of the various agencies we collaborate dur-
ing our decision-making processes. Presenters will explain the USPCs parole release and revocation guideline system and discuss
current programs that offer alternatives to re-incarceration.
Presenters: Stephen J. Husk, Case Operations Administrator, U.S. Parole Commission, Deirdre McDaniel, Case Services Unit Ad-
ministrator, U.S. Parole Commission
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8:30am - 9:30am Breakfast Grand Ballroom
9:45am - 10:30am Closing Plenary Session Grand Ballroom
Keynote Speaker Terri Odom
Director, D.C. Superior Court
Social Services Division
Silent Auction Presentation to
Heavens Helpers
Marigold Henderson
MASCA President
Retiring of Colors D.C. Metropolitan Police Depart-
ment Honor Guard
Program Schedule - Saturday, June 14, 2014
The Middle Atlantic States Correctional Association
is pleased to announce that all proceeds from its 2014 Silent Auction will be
donated to:
Heavens Helpers
In 2008 Prophetess Pamela and Harold Spencer established
Heavens Helpers to support the community by providing food,
clothing, shelter and financial assistance to those in need. They
have established an Adopt a senior program that provides food to
sick and shut-in seniors 60+. In 2013 they opened a food pantry,
held a very successful coat drive and provided ongoing services to
families living in the Open Door womens shelter. For more infor-
mation about Heavens Helpers and the wonderful community work
they do, go to www.heavenshelpersministry.com
Auction items are available for bidding on the 1st Floor Atrium
Thursday from 10:00am - 11:30am and 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Friday from 9:45am - 2:30pm
Winners will be announced Friday at 3:20pm in the Atrium
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Acknowledgements
On Behalf of the MASCA Board of Trustees a special Thank You to:
MASCA Members
Conference sponsors and exhibitors
Many thanks to all the speakers and presenters, without whom there would be no conference
The Metropolitan Police Honor Guard for the posting of colors
Kellogg Conference Center and Hotel, Alexandra Lungi, Senior Conference Planner
and Abigail Holas, Senior Sales Manager for their exceptional hospitality professionalism and patience
All of the conference committee members for their time and dedication to making this conference a success
All of the conference attendees for their support of MASCA and desire for professional development and
networking opportunities
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Acknowledgements
On Behalf of the MASCA Board of Trustees a special Thank You to:
MASCA Members
Conference sponsors and exhibitors
Many thanks to all the speakers and presenters, without whom there would be no conference
The Metropolitan Police Honor Guard for the posting of colors
Kellogg Conference Center and Hotel, Alexandra Lungi, Senior Conference Planner
and Abigail Holas, Senior Sales Manager for their exceptional hospitality professionalism and patience
All of the conference committee members for their time and dedication to making this conference a success
All of the conference attendees for their support of MASCA and desire for professional development and
networking opportunities
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Conference Speakers
James R. Andretta, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and credentialed school psychologist. He is currently a Clinical Research
Associate in the Child Guidance Clinic, Superior Court of the District of Columbia. James research interests include construct va-
lidity, stereotype threat, racial identity, prosocial behavior, and time perspective. In collaboration with research colleagues at the
Child Guidance Clinic, James has examined and published on the validity of forensic assessment scores in African American youth.
He has also demonstrated the effect of stigma priming on forensic evaluations among African Americans with juvenile court contact,
and assisted in a study on racial identity attitudes in the same population. Additionally, James and his colleagues have multiple man-
uscripts in preparation that include, but are not limited to, supervision strategies among probation officers, mental health court diver-
sion, the assessment of prosocial behaviors in violence risk evaluations, and a pathway model for emotional distress in African
American juvenile court respondents.
Erin Artigiani received her Masters Degree in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelors Degree
in Sociology & Psychology from Wellesley College and is now Deputy Director of Policy at the University of Marylands Center for
Substance Abuse Research (CESAR). Ms. Artigiani has more than 15 years experience in substance abuse research and policy de-
velopment. Ms. Artigiani has managed a number of epidemiological workgroups for Maryland and Washington, DC. She currently
works closely with local county coalitions on their community level prevention strategies. She also represents Maryland and Wash-
ington, DC, on NIDAs national Community Epidemiology Workgroup. She is currently Co-PI on both the Community Drug Early
Warning System and the Maryland Community Services Locator projects.
William T. Bill Ashe received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Fayetteville State University, Fayette-
ville, NC and a Master in Public Administration with a concentration in Executive Leadership from American University, Washing-
ton, D.C. He has worked in the Corrections/Community Supervision field for over 30 years and is presently a Branch Chief with the
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency in Washington, DC. He serves as a mentor focused on professional growth and
leadership development for a number of individuals in the private and government sectors as well as college students interested in
community corrections as a career profession. In addition, Bill has served as Vise-Chair for the Training Advisory Committee for
CSOSA and as an Adjunct instructor for the Virginia Department of Corrections and CSOSA training academies. Bill has devel-
oped and presented training curriculums in leadership, personal development, effective offender supervision and motivational inter-
viewing on the local and national levels. He is a member of several professional associations to include NABCJ. Along with being
a regional representative, he serves as a member of the board of directors and Executive Committee for the American Probation and
Parole Association.
Michael E. Barnes, Ph.D. is the Chief Psychologist at the Child Guidance Clinic, Division of Court Social Services of The Superior
Court of the District of Columbia. During his nearly twenty year tenure at the Court, Dr. Barnes has directed the exponential growth
and influence of the Clinic on the judiciary in Washington, DC. Under Dr. Barnes leadership, the clinic staff developed an APA
accredited internship program, founded the first outpatient juvenile sex offender group in the city, incorporated a research agenda
that examines measurement issues in diverse populations, and assisted in the development of a juvenile mental health court that ad-
dresses delinquency from a mental health perspective. Dr. Barnes and the Child Guidance Clinic garnered these achievements while
conducting mental health treatment and administering over 700 juvenile forensic evaluations per year. Dr. Barnes is a member of
the American Psychological Association and its Division on Law and Psychology. He is also a member of the Association of Black
Psychologists. He has qualified as an expert in forensic psychology for Virginias Workers Compensation Bureau, City of Alexan-
dria Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Prince Georges County Cir-
cuit Court, and DC Superior Court. Dr. Barnes received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Howard University, and complet-
ed his internship in the Department of Psychiatry at Howard University Hospital. He attained his baccalaureate degree from the Uni-
versity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and is a proud Native of Wide Awake Wilson, North Carolina.
William F. Beavers served his country as a Lieutenant in the United States Marines Corps where he commanded thirty-five plus
personnel in the defense of these United States of America. Bill is actively engaged in his community by serving as a Mentor to sol-
ders in the military and those who are just retiring from active duty. He is also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Bill re-
ceived a BS degree in Psychology as well as a BS Degree in Sociology from Wilberforce University, Wilberforce Ohio. Bill started
his career as a Substance Abuse Counselor with the Washington, D.C. Narcotics Treatment Administration. This was followed by
him becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor /Supervisor in the Substance Abuse Services Division in Fairfax, Virginia. He super-
vised staff, counseled and referred clients to various substance programs throughout Northern Virginia. Bill has worked for the D.C.
Superior Court as a Probation Officer over 19 years. In this role Bill has helped start such programs as D.C. Superior Courts first
Adult and Juvenile Boot Camp. Bill was also very instrumental in helping start the Balance and Restorative Justice Drop-In Center
(BARJ) Program. Bill is also the Founder of the original Real Men Cook project, which is a part of the BARJ programming. This
program teaches young men between the ages of 14-18, who are involved in the criminal justice system, how to prepare and cook
full course meals and how to obtain their Food Handlers Certification. Bill continues to provide substance abuse counseling through
his D.A.R.E. Drug Education group which is also part of the BARJ programming services.
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Conference Speakers
Amy Billing earned her Master of Science in Social Administration at Case Western Reserve University, and attained her Bachelor
of Arts in Health and Human Services from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is currently the Project Director for the
Maryland Community Services Locator (MDCSL) and the Community Drug Early Warning System (CDEWS).
Kathy Black-Dennis is the Director of Standards and Accreditation. She has over 35 years of experience in adult and juvenile cor-
rections. Kathy served as the Director of Program Services for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. Prior to that, she was
the Superintendent of their maximum security institution.
Stan Burke was an FBI agent for 23 years, serving as a field agent in the FBIs Phoenix, Dallas and Albuquerque Divisions, and as a
supervisor and chief at FBI Headquarters and the FBI Academy. While assigned to the FBI Academy, he taught investigative state-
ment analysis; interviewing and interrogation; and law enforcement ethics, for which he was certified as a subject matter expert. As a
University of Virginia faculty member, he taught both graduate and undergraduate courses to law enforcement managers and investi-
gators throughout the world. In 2008, he was appointed unit chief of the FBIs Law Enforcement Communication Resources Unit.
Under his management the LECRU joined forces with the FBIs Behavioral Sciences Unit and founded the FBIs Joint Communica-
tion Exploitation Research Team. Through his efforts, the JCERT analyzed statements submitted by law enforcement agencies
worldwide and became an invaluable investigative resource. In 2010 he was awarded the prestigious FBI Directors Award for these
efforts. In 2010, he was given section chief responsibilities over the FBIs Law Enforcement Programs Section and was responsible
for the management of all aspects the FBIs national and international training programs. Stan retired from the FBI in 2011 and is
currently the president of Precision Intelligence Consulting, which provides investigative statement analysis services and instruction
to clients throughout the world. He grew up near Washington, DC, and graduated from the University of Marylands College of
Business Management and Midwestern State Universitys graduate political science program.
Mannone A. Butler was appointed Executive Director of the District of Columbia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) in
May 2011. CJCC, an independent District agency, serves as the forum to facilitate and support systemic planning, analysis, infor-
mation sharing, problem solving and cooperation among local, federal, legislative, executive and judicial partners to address criminal
and juvenile justice issues facing the District of Columbia. Ms. Butler began her career with the CJCC in 2006 as a Legal Advisor/
Program Analyst. In that capacity, she provided general legal and policy analyses on interagency criminal and juvenile justice issues.
She also served as Deputy Executive Director where she was responsible for managing the implementation of the agencys strategic
priorities and day to day operations. She was the Interim Executive Director prior to her appointment. Before joining the CJCC, Ms.
Butler was a Senior Associate in the Washington, DC law firm of Curtis White, Esq. specializing in telecommunications and infor-
mation technology. She also served as the Senior Associate for ALTA Consulting Group, a Washington DC consulting firm special-
izing in public policy development, project management and organizational development. In addition, she served as the Director of
Program Operations for the Urban Family Institute, a nonprofit organization that served youth and families nationally. While at the
Urban Family Institute, she developed the Bridge, a program, supported by Marylands Department of Public Safety & Correctional
Services and in partnership with the Eastern Correctional Institution, for incarcerated fathers to engage and stay connected to their
children. Ms. Butler is a native Washingtonian and attended DC Public Schools. She earned her B.S. in Finance from Georgetown
University and J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. After graduating law school, Ms. Butler served as a Law Fellow for
Georgetown University Law Centers Street Law Clinic.
Reyna Cartagena became one of the first Community Supervision Officers for CSOSA in 1998. She was promoted to Supervisory
Community Supervision Officer, where she has contributed to policy/procedure, served as a CSO Academy instructor, developed a
Spanish-speaking sanctioning program, created an in-service training proposal, and continues to manage a team of excellent officers,
now in a Mental Health Unit. Reyna was part of APPAs 2
nd
Leadership Institute, where she received the Norm Helber Memorial
Scholarship. She has also received honors from the Middle Atlantic States Correctional Association, Assistant United States Attor-
neys Office, and Metropolitan Police Department. Reyna has also represented CSOSA in El Salvador and Guanajuato, Mexico on
international endeavors. She is a graduate of The College of William and Mary and is currently completing a Masters Program with
the George Mason University School of Criminology, Law and Society.
Jason Clise has worked for the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) for over 15 years. He
began his career as a Correctional Officer at the Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown, MD and in 2000 transferred
to Western Correctional Institution. In 2007 he became a Correctional Case Management Specialist and has worked various security
levels of inmates. Jason has an Associate of Arts degree in Secondary Education from Allegany College of Maryland and a Bache-
lors of Sciences in Social Sciences from Frostburg State University.
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Steve Confair began with the Bureau of Prisons in 1992 as a Drug Treatment Intern at the United States Penitentiary Lewisburg. He
worked three years prior to this in a Mental Health/Substance Abuse Group Home which serviced adolescents that were court or-
dered placements from Philadelphia. Steve graduated from Misericordia University with a degree in Substance Abuse Counseling
and attended Graduate School at Penn State University for Chemical Dependency Counseling. He held the following positions at the
United States Penitentiary, Allenwood: Correctional Officer, CODE Treatment Specialist, and Challenge Treatment Specialist. The
CODE and Challenge Programs were developed for high security inmates. The focus of these programs has been to reduce violence,
treat substance abuse, and effectively manage mental health issues among the prison population. In 2010, he transferred to Commu-
nity Treatment Oversight Specialist and is currently responsible for the Bureau of Prisons' oversight of the Secure Residential Treat-
ment Program (SRTP) and all Mental Health returning citizens that re-enter through our DC Residential Re-Entry Centers (RRCs).
Lisa R. Connors is an Outreach Coordinator at Prince Georges County Health Department. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional
Counselor (LCPC), and Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) in Maryland. She has a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Master
of Divinity (M.Div.), and Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling degrees, respectively. At present, she is a Doctoral Candi-
date pursuing her PhD in Psychology. She has experience working with individuals affected by violence, abuse, and other forms of
trauma. In addition, Ms. Connors has over 20 years of experience serving those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. She is the
Co-chair of the HIV Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) for the Suburban Maryland region (Prince Georges & Montgomery
counties), and she serves on the Maryland HIV Planning Group (HPG). Ms. Connors also serves on the Board of Directors for the
National Association of Social Workers MD Chapter, and she is the Suburban Maryland Branch Representative.
LaKisha Copeland is a Day Reporting Center (DRC) Coordinator at the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
(CSOSA) in Washington, DC. She has served in this position since 2011. Currently, she coordinates and facilitates cognitive pro-
gramming focused on assisting women men with Reentry efforts. Additionally, she manages the DRCs day-to-day operations en-
suring efficient and effective delivery of services. Ms. Copeland is essential to womens integrated supervision plans by offering a
second-level triage and coordinating assessments for treatment, education/vocational, mental health, and other pathways of interven-
tions. In conjunction, she serves as an advocate for women aiding in navigating community-based programs. Equally important, she
facilitates cognitive intervention groups Thinking for a Change (T4C), Addictive Behavior, and Females Reaching Expectations for
Self-Healing (FRESH). Ms. Copeland holds a Bachelor of Arts in Administration of Justice along with numerous certifications in
treatment and domestic violence. She has over 13 years experience managing caseloads at CSOSA within various units to include
Mental Health, Interstate, and domestic violence. She is well versed in gender-specific risk containment strategies and interventions.
Jim Cosby currently serves as Chief of the Community Services Division for the National Institute of Corrections. He has 35 years
experience in the criminal justice field. Mr. Cosby previously served as Assistant Commissioner of Rehabilitative Services for the
Tennessee Department of Correction beginning in June 2004. During his tenure, he led the development of several successful pro-
grams which have helped reduce recidivism, improve public safety and increase offender success upon release. This includes imple-
mentation of a new system-wide offender assessment tool, correctional treatment academies and the Departments first transition
centers. Prior to his appointment as Assistant Commissioner, Cosby rose through the ranks of the Tennessee Board of Probation and
Parole ultimately serving as state director. He is a graduate of the Tennessee Government Executive Institute and has served as a
consultant for numerous state and local agencies regarding criminal justice issues. Mr. Cosby is a founder and former chair of the
Tennessee Reentry Collaborative (TREC) which focuses on statewide offender reentry issues. He received his Bachelor of Arts De-
gree in Political Science from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1976. Mr. Cosbys awards and honors include: The Har-
vard University-John F. Kennedy School of Government Innovations in American Government Award for work with the Knoxville
Public Safety Collaborative; Nominee for the Best in Business Award from the American Correctional Association; YWCA Com-
munity Champion; Tennessee Correctional Association Professional of the Year Award; and Tennessee Department of Correction
Workhorse Award.
Judi Coyne has been in love with horses since her father took her to the race track as a small child. She competed Off the Track
Thoroughbreds as a teenager and in 1972 she completed the British Horse Society "Horse Master's" program. She put her love of
horses aside to attend Old Dominion University in Virginia where she earned her B.S. degree in Psychology. In 1979, she started
with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services as a Parole and Probation Agent I. She worked her way up through
the ranks including Regional Trainer and Management positions. During this time, she earned her MBA at Frostburg University. In
1999 she retired so she could focus on training/competing her current horses in Dressage, which she pursued until April 2013, when
she started volunteering at Second Chances Farm and became the Program Coordinator in July 2013. She is responsible for the daily
care of the horses and the educational/practical training of the inmates to become Elite Grooms.
Baylee Crone has worked at NCHV since 2011, and currently serves as Vice President of Operations and Programs at the organiza-
tion. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of California, Santa Barbara. Baylee is currently working on
a Master of Rehabilitation Counseling at George Washington University.
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Marcia Davis is a Supervisory Community Supervision Officer (SCSO) with the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
(CSOSA) in Washington, DC. While working at CSOSA she has gained invaluable experience working in the criminal justice field.
For fifteen years she has worked with the following populations to include high risk offenders, substance abusers, offenders diag-
nosed with co-occurring disorders and female offenders. Mrs. Davis has organized CSOSAs annual female offender resource fair
for the last three years bringing in community resources to assist the female population with receiving social services. SCSO Davis
also assists with training staff on Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Motivational Interviewing. She currently supervises a staff
of eight in the Female Offender Unit working with females with co-occurring disorders. Marcia Davis received her BA in Criminal
Justice from the University of the District of Columbia and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Southeastern Universi-
ty. Marcia also completed the Co-Occurring Clinical Competency Training from the DC Department of Mental Health.
Karen Dieterle has worked for Western Correctional Institution for 9 years as Office Secretary in the Volunteer Activities Office.
Karen is active in organizing programs and events associated with the staff as well as the inmate population. In the past year Karen
was appointed as Liaison for the VetDogs Puppy Program and has implemented this program supported by the Puppy Team working
together to assist incarcerated veterans in their mission to train service dogs for disabled veterans.
Mary Donnelly, Ph.D. earned her doctorate at The Catholic University of America in a dual program with Certification in School
Psychology. She is licensed as a Psychologist in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia and Certified as a School Psy-
chologist in Maryland. She has worked with children and adolescents in school systems and the Court in the Washington, DC area.
She is one of the clinical supervisors at the Child Guidance Clinics APA Approved Pre-doctoral Training Program. The Clinic is
responsible for Court evaluations, including Psychological, Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational assessments, for the youth
referred by the Court. Dr. Donnelly is a member of the American Psychological Association, the National Academy of Neuropsy-
chology and the Society for Personality Assessment. Before training as a psychologist, Dr. Donnelly earned a degree in Biology and
had a career as a Science Teacher in Newark, NJ and Bethlehem, Pa. She was Director of Guidance and Counseling at a large high
school in Philadelphia, initiating programs for Special Education students and Honor Students. She was also responsible for devel-
oping programs regarding career choices for the high school curriculum.
Nicole A. Dotson is a native of New Jersey. She relocated to Maryland after receiving a full scholarship to attend Morgan State
University. In 2006, she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. In December 2012, she completed her
Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration from Coppin State University. Nicole
began working in the Criminal Justice system within the Maryland Division of Corrections in 2004. During her time with DOC, she
worked as a Corrections Officer and Case Manager for Work Release. In 2006, she began her career with the Court Services and
Offender Supervision Agency as a Community Supervision Officer. Here, she has been responsible for supervising offenders on
probation, parole and supervised release. Since December 2011, Nicole has been assigned to a Diagnostic Unit where she completes
Pre Sentence Investigations. Through her employment with CSOSA, Nicole was selected to participate in the Graduate School
USAs Executive Leadership Program; a nine month intensive leadership program that she completed in June 2012.
Ike Eichenlaub. Regional Director (RD) Eichenlaub joined the Bureau of Prisons in 1986 as a Research Analyst with the Office of
Research and Evaluation in the Information, Policy, and Public Affairs Division (IPPA) in Central Office. From 1993-96, he served
as Case Manager at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), Fort Dix, NJ, then was Case Management Coordinator (1996-97) and
Unit Manager (1997-98), both at the United States Penitentiary in the Federal Correctional Complex, Florence, CO. He continued to
achieve positions of increasing responsibility, serving as Executive Assistant at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Rochester, MN
from 1998-2001, Associate Warden at FMC Lexington, KY from 2001-03, and Chief of the Office of Security Technology in IPPA
in Central Office. In 2006, Mr. Eichenlaub was selected as Warden of FCI Milan, serving in that capacity until being selected as
Warden of FCI Marianna in 2008. On November 22, 2009, he assumed his current position of Regional Director of the Mid-Atlantic
Region. RD Eichenlaub received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gettysburg College in 1986 and a Masters of Arts degree from the
University of Maryland in 1990. He has authored and/or co-authored numerous articles on the use of technology in prisons. In 2001,
Mr. Eichenlaub received the BOPs National Media Relations Award.
Glenda K. Flowers has been employed by Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia for the past 13.5 years. For the
past 5.5 years, she has been the Supervisor for the Specialized Supervision Unit (SSU), supervising defendants diagnosed with a
mental illness. Prior to that, Glenda was a case manager in SSU and the Superior Court Drug Intervention Program (SCDIP). Glen-
da is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). She holds an undergraduate degree from the other HU Hampton Univer-
sity and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from the University of Baltimore.
Kaitlin Forsha has been a Supervisory Community Supervision Officer with the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
(CSOSA) since 2013. Prior to that time, she worked as a Community Supervision Officer in CSOSAs Diagnostic Unit and Sex
Offender Unit. Originally from Pennsylvania, she moved to Washington, DC in 2003 to attend American University. Kate graduat-
ed in 2007 with Bachelor of Arts Degrees in both Justice and Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications, Legal Studies, Economics,
and Government. She graduated from St. Josephs University in 2012 with a Masters of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a
specialization in Behavior Analysis. She is also a 2009 graduate of the USDA Graduate Schools New Leader Program.
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Jon Frankenfield is the Vicinage 15 (Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem Counties) Training Coordinator and has been employed
by the State of New Jersey Judiciary for 15 years. He spent the first half of his career serving the public as a Probation Officer in the
Criminal and Family Divisions. He began his journey into training as a certified Probation safety trainer and then expanded his port-
folio by taking the forefront with the Parent Education and Children First Programs for the Family Division. He is a graduate of
Rowan University with a BS in Sociology & Law/Justice and received his Masters Degree from Seton Hall University in the area of
Organizational Training and Development with a certificate in Leadership studies. He also holds several certificates including; Cer-
tified Trainer from the Human Resources Development Institute of New Jersey; Certified instructor for Discovering Your Personali-
ty Spectrum; Certified instructor for Myers-Briggs Personality Instrument; and Parent Education Coordination from Rutgers Univer-
sity. Jon brings his unique style and personality into his facilitation of classes challenging participants to look inward while thinking
outside the box.
Devona Garcia-Lord, M.A. received a B.A. in psychology from New Mexico State University and an M.A. in clinical psychology
from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is currently an intern at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Child Guidance Clinic. When she completes her internship Ms. Garcia-Lord will graduate from The Chicago School of Professional
Psychology with a Psy.D. in clinical psychology. She has experience working with clients from traditionally underserved popula-
tions, both in the community and in a correctional setting. Ms. Garcia-Lords research interests include narrative, resilience, intra-
familial violence, meaning-making, and the experiences of individuals who identify as sexual minorities.
Kenrick Goulbourne is graduate of St. Johns University, majoring in Criminal Justice. Mr. Goulbourne has a wealth of experi-
ence in the criminal justice field. As a native New Yorker, he worked as a Case Manager with the Administration for Child Services
in Queens, New York, servicing abused and neglected children and their families. Before coming to the DC Courts, Mr.
Goulbourne worked in Maryland as an adult Probation Officer and also a Police Officer. He has been a Probation Officer with the
District of Columbia Superiors Court Social Services Division for four years. While with the Court, Mr. Goulbourne has worked
in the Divisions Restorative Justice Drop In Center and for the past three years, has supervised youth with status offenses in the
Court PINS program , as well as serviced youth with mental health deficits in the Courts Juvenile Behavior Diversion Program. In
these programs, Mr. Goulbourne has worked closely with families, community agencies and the judicial system to mobilize the best
possible resources for the clients he serves in moving towards rehabilitation.
Melinda Grenier began her career in the Criminal Justice field in 1988 as a victim advocate in a domestic violence/sexual assault
shelter. Ms. Grenier has been employed since 1994 with the Frederick County Sheriffs Office in Frederick, Maryland. She suc-
cessfully established a juvenile community service program within their Corrections Bureau and also managed adult offenders. In
1997, she transferred to the Patrol Division and implemented the Victim Services Division. As the Victim Services Coordinator,
Ms. Grenier received several agency and community awards to include the Governors Award for Crime Prevention for creating a
free cell phone program for victims of domestic violence. In 2002, she was promoted to Assistant Director of the Community Ser-
vices Division within the Corrections Bureau where she is currently employed. Her areas of responsibility include: Home Deten-
tion, Work Release, Inmate Labor Program and the Alternative Sentencing Program. While in this position, Ms. Grenier received
several awards to include a second Governors award for implementing a court-ordered class designed to prevent impaired and un-
safe driving, tailored to at risk audiences (PADDD). Ms. Grenier has been a member of the American Correctional Association
(ACA) since 2002. Ms. Grenier is serving her second term as President of the Maryland Criminal Justice Association (MCJA),
ACAs dual chapter in Maryland. During her career, Ms. Grenier has also served in the following capacities: Chair, Frederick
County Domestic Violence Task Force; Chair, Maryland Alternative Sanctions Network; Board Member, Maryland Correctional
Training Commission. Ms. Grenier is certified as an instructor for the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions
(MPCTC); Department of Aging, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and the National Organization of Victim As-
sistance (NOVA). In 2012, Ms. Grenier was awarded Instructor of the Year for the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.
Ms. Grenier is a graduate of Frederick Community College and Brigham Young University. She is currently enrolled in the Univer-
sity of Maryland, University College MS Management Criminal Justice program. Ms. Grenier is a lifelong resident of Maryland and
currently resides in New Market with her husband and two sons. They actively participate in their church, school programs, local
athletic recreational program and the Boy Scouts of America.
Walter Hagins is the Program Manager for all of CSOSAs DRCs. He currently oversees for the conceptualization, policy, imple-
mentation, and operation of day reporting at CSOSA. He serves as the liaison to CSOSAs senior executive team offering recom-
mendations for optimal service delivery. Also, he is integral in coordinating supervisory interdisciplinary collaborations to offer
seamless integration of interventions and services. In addition, he is one of CSOSAs Trainer of Trainers (TOT) for Cognitive-
Behavior Intervention (CBI) workshops along with CBI-Case Management Fundamentals. Mr. Hagins experiences in the field of
community corrections spans across 15 years. He has worked as both a U.S. Probation Officer and Community Supervision Officer;
he pioneered the Offender Workforce Development Program for the United States Probation Officer in Greenbelt, MD. In conjunc-
tion, he has conducted extensive research in Day Reporting, Batter Intervention, Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention (CBI), and the
Working Alliance between offenders and practitioners. Mr. Hagins completed post graduate studies in the field of social work
(concentration in criminal justice). He has conducted workshops at Howard University, Georgetown University Law Center, George
Washington University Medical School, Psychiatric Institute of Washington, the United States Probation Office, and CSOSA. In
addition, he has lectured to clergy, victim advocacy groups, and at other community corrections venues.
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Masharia Holman has been employed by Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia for the past 14.5 years. For the past
seven years, she has been dually managing positions as a Quality Assurance Officer for the Treatment Program and a case manager
in the Specialized Supervision Unit (SSU), supervising defendants diagnosed with a mental illness. Also, Masharia serves as a
Trainer for the Treatment Program. She holds and undergraduate degree from Grambling State University and a Master of Science
in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University.
Mitchell H. Hugonnet, Ph.D. is a clinical & forensic psychologist at the Child Guidance Clinic of The Superior Court of the Dis-
trict of Columbia. Dr. Hugonnet is the Director of Internship Training for the Child Guidance Clinics psychology internship, which
is accredited by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Hugonnet developed and implemented the Courts juvenile sex-
offender treatment program (SAVE Sexual Abuse Violates Everyone) and trial competency restoration program (CAT - Compe-
tency Attainment Training). Prior to his work at the Superior Court, Dr. Hugonnet held a variety of forensic and public safety posi-
tions in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. For 15 years, Dr. Hugonnet was a forensic psychologist in the pretrial branch of the
Forensic Inpatient Services Bureau of St. Elizabeths Hospital. Dr. Hugonnet has qualified as a testifying expert in forensic psychol-
ogy by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for 25 years. Dr. Hugonnet has qualified as a testifying expert in the United
States District Court for the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. He has qualified
as a testifying expert in the juvenile and adult courts in the City of Alexandria and Fairfax County Virginia, Montgomery County
and Calvert County Maryland. Dr. Hugonnet maintains an independent practice in clinical and forensic psychology. Dr. Hugonnet
has served as a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University Medical School and clinical instructor in the
Department of Psychiatry at Howard University School of Medicine. Dr. Hugonnet has held hospital privileges at Providence Hos-
pital, Sibley Hospital and St. Elizabeths Hospital. Dr. Hugonnet was responsible for conducting fitness for duty and retirement as-
sessments for the Metropolitan Police Department and DC Fire Department for eight years. Dr. Hugonnet received his doctorate in
clinical psychology from American University, Washington, DC in 1986. He completed his internship and residency in clinical and
forensic psychology at the National Institute of Mental Health, St. Elizabeths Hospital. He holds licenses to practice psychology in
the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia and certified as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider in Virginia.
Steve Husk has worked with the U.S. Parole Commission for 22 years where he has significant experience handling parole and su-
pervised release cases in the Federal and District of Columbia system. During this time, he has served both as a case analyst and
hearing examiner. For the past 11 years, he has served as the Commissions Case Operations Administrator and oversees the parole
release and revocation hearing processes. In his tenure, Mr. Husk has introduced a number of initiatives for the agency in its han-
dling of release and revocation hearing cases. These include implementing videoconference parole hearing procedures for federal
and District of Columbia prisoners incarcerated in Federal Bureau of Prisons throughout the United States. He also oversaw the de-
velopment of the Commissions refined process for revocation hearings including the advanced consent and expedited revocation
offers both of which swiftly resolve revocation matters across the country. Mr. Husk has previously presented on these agency
initiatives at APAI and American Correctional Association Conferences in Savannah, GA and Baltimore, MD. His efforts have been
instrumental in helping address the nationwide problem of handling technical parole violators and prison overcrowding. Mr. Husk
received a Bachelors degree in Political Science from Loyola University in Maryland and J.D. from the Columbus School of Law at
Catholic University in the District of Columbia
N. Saleem Hylton is one of Americas leading youth development experts, with over forty-two years of experience working in ur-
ban cities as a human development trainer, program developer, community organizer and motivational speaker. Mr. Hylton has
served as an administrator for many programs that have positively impacted the lives of thousands of young people in the eastern
region of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 1995, Mr. Hyltons accomplishments guided him to the position of Chief
of Alternative Detention for the Youth Services Administration, now referred to as DYRSthe juvenile justice agency for the gov-
ernment of the District of Columbia. During his tenure, he created and managed the Community Transition Project, a faith-based re-
entry program that assisted juvenile offenders with re-entry back to community and family life. In 2004 he left the agency to start
his own consulting firm, Youth & Families in Crisis, LLC and currently serves as President Emeritus. Mr. Hylton has received Re-
storative Justice training and certification from various organizations. In 2000, he was trained by the National Institute of Correc-
tions in Longmont, Colorado in Balance and Restorative Justice (BARJ). The following year he was certified to become a BARJ
trainer by the Criminal Justice Institute at Florida Atlantic University. In addition, he received a graduate certificate from the Inter-
national Institute for Restorative Practices in Bethlehem, PA. Since that time, he has become a leading internationally-recognized
Restorative/Community Justice trainer and practitioner. Mr. Hylton has also earned Associate and Bachelor Degrees in education
and psychology at the American University in Washington DC, as well as Bachelor and Master Degrees in Metaphysical Science
from the University of Metaphysics in Sedona Arizona.
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Sharon Mays Jacks has worked in the behavioral health field for the past 31 years. Shes provided services in hospital and correc-
tional settings in various capacities with diverse and multi-cultural populations. She has served in a managerial capacity for the past
25 years and provided clinical supervision. She is currently employed with Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the
District of Columbia (CSOSA). Her work in the behavioral health, re-entry, investigations, program development and implementa-
tion and quality assessment and improvement is extensive. She works in close collaboration with community justice and healthcare
partners. Sharon has participated on various focus groups and committees. More recently, with CSOSA, she has assisted with devel-
oping and implementing several of CSOSAs initiatives---the development of CSOSAs supervision risk and needs screener, pre-
scriptive supervision plan, Faith based mentoring initiative, Re-entry and Sanctions Center, Young Adult Initiative, co-developed the
Pre-Release Investigation Report and implemented the Secure Residential Treatment Program along with other successful accom-
plishments within the Agency. Sharon Mays Jacks attended Salem State College, Salem, Massachusetts and graduated from Howard
University, Washington, D.C. She has received numerous awards in the field. Sharon was born in Boston, Massachusetts; she is
married, has two sons and resides in the metropolitan area of Washington, D.C.
Jesse Jannetta is a Senior Research Associate at the Urban Institute's Justice Policy Center. Mr. Jannettas work focuses on reentry
from jail and prison, parole and probation practice, and comprehensive community anti-violence initiatives. He is the project director
for the Transition from Jail to Community Initiative and currently serves as a Principal Investigator of an evaluation of the Chicago
Violence Reduction Strategy, the Los Angeles Gang Reduction and Youth Development strategy, and the evaluation of pre-release
Medicaid enrollment as a reentry strategy. Prior to coming to UI, Mr. Jannetta was a Research Specialist at the Center for Evidence-
Based Corrections at the University of California, Irvine, where his work included projects on GPS monitoring of sex offender parol-
ees, parole discharge and violation response policies, adapting the COMPSTAT management system to a correctional agency, the
role of the Division of Juvenile Justice in the California juvenile justice system, the scope of correctional control in California, and
assessment of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation programs in terms of evidence-based program design princi-
ples. Mr. Jannetta holds a Masters in Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a
B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan.
Kai Jenkins hails from Detroit, MI and has lived in Washington, DC since 2010. Kai has worked at the United States Parole
Commission (USPC) since 2011 and has served as their Mental Health Program Analyst since 2012. As the Mental Health
Program Analyst, she focuses on the co-occurring population by working collaboratively with DC and Federal agencies to
provide wrap-around treatment and services through USPCs Mental Health Sanction Hearing Docket. Kai has an endless
passion for improving the criminal justice system and its understanding of the growing co-occurring disorder population. She
received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor (Go Blue) and a Master of Arts in Soci-
ology at George Washington University.
Roderick S. Johnson has worked as a change agent in the criminal justice and behavioral sciences fields for more than 20 years. He
presently works at the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agencys Re-Entry and Sanction Center in Washington, DC, where
he is the Supervisory Unit Manager for the Co-Occurring Disorders Unit. Mr. Johnson specializes in treating individuals with men-
tal illnesses and addictions and has shared his expertise presenting workshops and trainings to various community based providers in
the DC Metropolitan Area, the City of Baltimore, and New York City. Mr. Johnson has worked with prison populations in New
York State; New York City; Baltimore, MD; Northern Virginia; and Washington, DC. Mr. Johnson presently supervises a team of
13 clinicians and is a state certified clinical supervisor. He received his post graduate degree from the University of Maryland Balti-
more, School of Social Work, and he is a native New Yorker.
Shannon R. Jordan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social
Worker (LICSW) with Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA). Jordan earned her BSW from the University of
Missouri in St. Louis and received her MSW from Saint Louis University. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Human Ser-
vices with a concentration in Criminal Justice. Shannon has nearly 20 years of experience in social work and administration, includ-
ing child welfare and family courts, U.S. District Courts, high-risk offenders, co-occurring disorders, trauma informed care. Shannon
also serves as an agency adjunct instructor for Motivational Interviewing, Case Management Skills, and Cultural Diversity. She
serves on Marylands NASW Executive Board of Directors and is an active member in her community. Mrs. Jordan currently works
as a Mental Health Treatment Specialist with CSOSAs Womens Supervision Unit. Shannon plays guitar, enjoys the arts, travel,
Bikram Yoga, hiking, running, and fitness. She is an avid motorcyclist and the proud owner of an awesome 13-year-old Persian
Maine Coon named Timmy!
Kathy Levick is a professional service dog trainer and instructor. She began her career in the dog training field in 1985 where she
was partners in a private dog training business; She received her Guide dog training certification in 1995 while working at Leader
Dogs for the Blind in Rochester Michigan. Upon completion of her 3 year apprenticeship, she decided to take a job at Southeastern
Guide Dogs Inc. located in Palmetto Florida. This was a wonderful opportunity to further learn valuable skills, and to become a
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan. Being drawn to the cause of wounded service members, Kathy took a job with Americas VetDogs
located on Long Island in New York. She now oversees two prisons service dog training programs in Maryland. In these programs
inmates are taught how to train service dogs under Kathys supervision. The hopes are to be able to supply our most deserving
wounded American Heroes with a service dog to help aid and assist them with everyday living tasks. Kathy resides in Northern Vir-
ginia, close to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and the two Maryland Prisons.
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Talila A. Lewis has worked since 2007 to correct and prevent wrongful convictions involving Deaf individuals that often stem from
cross-cultural miscommunication between deaf and hearing individuals. She also works to ensure that Deaf inmates and defendants
receive equal access to the legal system by educating hearing justice professionals, and tutoring Deaf prisoners and defendants.
Talila has trained members of Congress, attorneys, government officials, and corrections employees, including two Federal Bureau
of Prisons trainings. Talila worked with Al Jazeera America to create the first ever documentary about deaf prisoners which was
released in December 2013. Talila is considered an expert on issues related to deaf and hard of hearing prisoners, and federal disa-
bility rights law and their application in the prison and detention settings.
Kelli McAfee is the Director of Professional Development at the American Correctional Association. Before serving in this posi-
tion she spent more than 3 years in the Professional Development Department serving as Education and Professional Development
Specialist and also served as the Director of Conventions, Advertising and Corporate Relations.
Scott McClure, Ph.D. is a Psychologist Clinician for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations (CDCR) at Mule
Creek State Prison. At MCSP, Dr. McClure provides individual and group treatment, crisis management, and case management for
Maximum Security incarcerated individuals with mental health and substance misuse needs. Prior to employment with CDCR, Dr.
McClure worked for the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Center for Criminality and Addiction Research, Training, and
Application (CCARTA) as the Principal Learning Skills Counselor. While at CCARTA he supervised a professional team of train-
ers, was in charge of the curriculum development, and dissemination of evidenced based practices on criminality and addiction to
leadership and front-line correctional professionals. Prior to CCARTA he worked for the UCSD Co-Occurring disorders outpatient
clinic as a mental health and addiction treatment clinician where he provided individual and group treatment to criminal offender
and community based populations. Dr. McClure has over 12-years of experience working with individuals with serious mental ill-
ness, substance use disorders, and criminal justice populations. He has strong clinical and training facilitation experience with Moti-
vational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Trauma Informed Treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy
(DBT) and Illness, Management, and Recover for Co-Occurring Disordered Individuals (IMR). His clinical and research interests
include criminality and addiction treatment, workforce development, leadership, trauma, and multicultural considerations. Dr.
McClures research interests and publications topics include Addiction Treatment, Workforce Development, Co-Occurring Disor-
ders, and Trauma Informed Treatment for Offender Populations.
Deirdre McDaniel has worked with the U.S. Parole Commission for over 20 years, primarily in the Case Services Unit (CSU).
CSU is responsible for making recommendations to commissioners in response to both positive and negative adjustment of incarcer-
ated inmates and supervisees in the community. While in CSU, she served as a summary typist, case analyst and senior case analyst
before being promoted to the Deputy Case Services Administrator in 2005. Since January 2009 she has served as Administrator of
the Case Services Unit. Ms. McDaniel developed the USPCs procedures for the following alternatives to re-incarceration currently
used by the Commission: the Residential Substance Treatment Program (RSAT); Reprimand Sanction Hearing and the Behavioral
Health Initiative which includes the Mental Health Docket. In addition, she chaired the committee appointed to implement the No-
tice to Appear at Revocation Hearing procedures. These alternative programs allow non-violent offenders to receive additional
community and/or treatment-based sanctions as an attempt to reestablish supervision compliance. Lastly, she was responsible for
the implementing the USPC guidelines for the Fugitive Safe Surrender program headed by the US Marshals Service in November
2007 and August 2011. Ms. McDaniel received a BA in Broadcast Journalism in 1991 from North Carolina A & T State University
in Greensboro, NC
Lorenious Rex McDonald received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Social Work Gerontology from Tuskegee University and is
now a Supervisory Probation Officer for DC Superior Courts, Court Social Services Division. Mr. McDonald has provided DC
Superior Court with 19 years of service working 9 years as a Juvenile Intake Probation Officer before being transferred to the South-
east Satellite Office. During his tenure at the Southeast Office Mr. McDonald served as a Juvenile Probation Officer providing com-
munity based supervision for the youth in the Southeast quadrant of Washington, DC. In 2005, Mr. McDonald was a part of the
original staff who assisted Director Terri Odom with the development of the first Balance and Restorative Justice Drop-In Center
(BARJ) in Washington, DC., located in the Southeast quadrant of the city. After a lot of hard work, Mr. McDonald was promoted to
the supervisory position and helped lead his team to receive DC Superior Courts Community Service Award. Mr. McDonald fol-
lowed that achievement by leading his entire staff in receiving Outstanding or Exceeding Expectation performance evaluations. Mr.
McDonald and his co-supervisor continue to lead by example at the Southeast Satellite Office. Public Safety and Youth Accounta-
bility, thats the Southeast Satellite Office, Balance and Restorative Justice Drop-In Center.
Kyle McEvilly has served as Communications and Program Assistant at NCHV since 2013. He holds a Master of Political Science
from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology and Political Science from Bradley Univer-
sity.
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Keisha McGeady has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Social Work from Frostburg State University and a Masters of Social work
from West Virginia University. Keisha has worked for the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
(DPSCS) for 2 years. Prior to her service at DPSCS she worked in non-profit organizations providing services to children and ado-
lescents with severe emotional disturbances. Since the start of her employment of DPSCS, Keisha has been instrumental in the
development of programs extending from inside the prison to reaching out into the community.
Lisa Moxley is a native Washingtonian. She currently serves as co-Supervisory Probation Officer for the Northeast Satellite Of-
fice at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Northeast Satellite Office supervises pre and post disposition youth and
operates the NE Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) Drop-In Center. Ms. Moxley joined the D.C. Superior Court in 1995
after serving as Correctional Treatment Coordinator for the Day Reporting Program at the Prince Georges County Department of
Corrections. She also served as the Assistant to the Director of Corrections and the Transition Team Leader for the Arlington
County Detention Facility. Ms. Moxley holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the American University and studied
Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland in College Park. She is a Certified Volunteer Coordinator. She is also a Certified
Forensic Counselor, a Certified Criminal Justice Specialist and a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor. Ms. Moxley was an
exchange student to Sweden during high school, an experience that fueled a lifelong passion for travel. She has traveled to more
than ten countries and is more than halfway to her goal of visiting every state.
Sgt. Nelson Myers started with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services as a Correctional Officer I in February
2004 at the Central Maryland Correctional Facility; he was promoted to Sergeant in 2013. He has been part of the Second Chanc-
es, Elite Groom program since its inception in 2008. He oversaw the inmate work detail that completed the restoration of the di-
lapidated old milking barn, turning the structure into the current horse barn and classroom facility. He also oversaw the land devel-
opment, fencing, installation of electric and water lines. In 2009, the horses arrived and the Elite Groom program started, with
Sgt. Myers assigned to the farm, supervising the grooms and overseeing the maintenance requirements of the farm. He continues
to be an integral part of the program as he not only manages the daily operation of the farm, but is also responsible for the security
of the eight inmates assigned to TRFs Second Chances Elite Groom Program.
Tommy Norris is the founder of GreenPrisons.org and a 40 year correctional practitioner. He began his career as a correctional
officer at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, KY in 1971, and progressed through positions of increasing responsibility at
the institution until reassignment to the National Academy of Corrections in 1985. He was placed on loan to the Indiana Depart-
ment of Correction in 1990 as Deputy Commissioner of Programs and Staff Development. In 1992 he returned to the Bureaus
Central Office in Washington, DC where he was in charge of the Bureaus strategic planning process and was also the agencys
Accreditation Manager. After his retirement in 1999 he taught for ten years at the undergraduate level at Eastern Kentucky Univer-
sity and coordinated all programs with outside correctional and juvenile justice agencies. He was appointed as the first Chair of the
American Correctional Associations Clean and Green in 2011 and continues to hold that position. He founded GreenPrisons.org in
the summer of 2011 to provide a national resource on sustainability for correctional practitioners. Tommy holds an undergraduate
degree in social work from the University of Kentucky and a Masters degree in Correctional Administration from Eastern Ken-
tucky University. He has written articles for Corrections Today, the National Correctional Industries Association and a variety of
other publications on the topic of sustainability in corrections.
William Bill Payne retired from the New York State Division of Parole (NYS DOP) in 2005 with over 35 years of experience in
the NYS criminal justice system. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY and a Master of Arts
(Probation/Parole Practice) from Fordham University, the Bronx, NY. Bill is a Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran and holds a com-
mission as Major in the New York Guard. Bill began his career in December of 1970 as a Probation Officer in Dutchess County,
NY. He was promoted to Senior Probation Officer and served in various positions including Juvenile Officer and Adult Officer, in
Family, County, Supreme and Justice Courts. In 1984, Bill became a Parole Officer in the NYS DOP. In over 20 years with Parole
he worked in correctional facilities and covered field caseloads as needed. He was promoted to Facility Parole Officer II and super-
vised Parole Offices in a number of correctional facilities ranging from maximum security to SHOCK Incarceration camp. Bill was
assigned to the Divisions Interstate Bureau for two years and traveled around the US returning Parole violators. He was promoted
to Senior Parole Office in 2001 and after his retirement, he was hired in May of 2006 by the Rensselaer County District Attorney
as Coordinator for the then newly formed County Reentry Task Force (CRTF). He received specialized training in reentry from the
National Institute on Corrections and has collaborated with Task Force members in developing what is widely seen as one of the
most effective transition from incarceration efforts in the state. He retired again in 2012 and now does consulting and training in
Policy and Procedure/Organizational Structure in the fields of Probation, Parole, Facility Corrections and Emergency Operations/
Incident Command . In 2011 Bill received the MASCA Founders Award. Over the years, Bill has devoted much of his time as a
volunteer in veterans services. He is Past Commander of Lamouree-Hackett Post #72, American Legion, Saugerties, NY and is
Past Commander of the Ulster County American Legion. On May 22, 2012, his efforts for veterans and the community were recog-
nized by NY State Senator John Bonacic who sponsored his induction into the NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. He also serves
on the Board of Trustees for MASCA and is the chairperson of the Policy and Procedures committee.
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Diana Pikulski was named Executive Director of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) in January 1997. She currently
serves as the Vice President of External Affairs and is also a member of the Board of Directors. She oversaw the initiation of the
TRFs horse adoption program in 1998 and expanded the groundbreaking TRF Second Chances Program from one facility to ten. A
native of Middletown, NJ and the daughter of a mounted policeman, she received a bachelors degree from Drew University in
Madison, NJ in 1984. She received a law degree from Vermont Law School in 1987. Ms. Pikulski practiced civil and criminal liti-
gation for 10 years and was the President of the Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. She also organized the first
ongoing Free Legal Clinic in Vermont. Ms. Pikulski has showed jumpers and evented off-track Thoroughbreds her entire adult life
and competed on the equestrian team during her college years; she still enjoys riding horses with her daughter, Harper. She resides
in Saratoga Springs and Shushan, NY with her husband, Robert Duncan, and daughter, Harper Hutchins. She cares for eight retired
Thoroughbreds.
Jordana Randall is a graduate of Virginia Union University where she studied Criminal Justice. She has served at the Unit-
ed States Parole Commission since 2001 and has served as the Program Coordinator since 2009 overseeing alternative to
incarceration initiatives with a concentration on clients with substance use and mental health diagnoses.
Cheryl V. Rogers-Brown received her Masters Degree and Bachelors Degree from Howard University school of Social Work
with a concentration in Criminal Justice. After which she was employed by the District of Columbia Superior Court, where she has
remained for over 20 years. During her tenure at the Court she has had the privilege of working with the Family Counseling Unit,
Direct Supervision Units, the Domestic Relations Unit ,Pre-disposition Unit, a girls support group for girls on probation and she
currently serves as the co-Supervisory Probation Officer of the South East Satellite Office/ Balance and Restorative Justice Pro-
gram. Also while employed with the Court she was able to earn a Certified Addiction Counselor License to further assist her clients
and families. Cheryl works closely with several East of the River Community stakeholders to make certain the Court stays on the
pulse of what is occurring in the Community. Although the supervisor, her passion is working with the youth who are assigned to
the Court and implementing new programming which will continue to help them grow.
Phil Rossetti serves as a Field Supervisor I with the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services, Community
Supervisions Intelligence Unit in Baltimore. Mr. Rossetti is embedded on a full-time basis within the Criminal Investigation Divi-
sion of the Baltimore County Police Department and works closely with local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies through-
out the region. Mr. Rossetti holds a BA from Mount St. Marys University in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Jus-
tice. Mr. Rossetti began his career with DPSCS as a Parole & Probation Agent in 2004. In June 2008, he became the Special Assis-
tant to the Executive Deputy Director before becoming a Field Supervisor I with the DPSCS Community Supervisions Intelligence
Unit in September 2008. In 2010, Mr. Rossetti was selected as the Employee of the Year for the Division of Parole and Probation.
Dr. Rachel Schuchart graduated from Antioch New England Graduate School. She is employed full-time as a staff psychologist at
the DC Superior Court Child Guidance Clinic. She is also an adjunct faculty member at George Washington University. She is a
certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider and a Certified Custody Evaluator in Virginia. Furthermore, Dr. Schuchart is licensed as
a psychologist in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Prior to moving to the Washington, DC area, Dr. Schuchart was li-
censed as a school psychologist and a clinical psychologist in Vermont. She worked in a public school for grades K through 12 and
served as an independent consultant at a juvenile rehabilitation center. She also worked with adults who suffered from co-occurring
mental health and substance abuse issues, as well as legal involvement. Dr. Schuchart has extensive experience evaluating and
treating adult and juvenile sex offenders. She supervises interns/externs, conducts forensic and psychological evaluations, and facili-
tates cognitive-behavioral/psychotherapy groups to meet the needs of offenders.
Renee Singleton joined the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) in 2009 after nearly nine years of working
in the field of alcohol and drug abuse counseling. Since coming to CSOSA she has worked with the Secure Residential Treatment
Program (SRTP) program. Ms. Singleton has her CAC II. She graduated from Columbia College with her Masters in Conflict Reso-
lution. Her professional career includes providing alcohol and drug abuse counseling and case management services to adolescents
and adults. Ms. Singleton began working with Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Services (LRADAC) in
Columbia, South Carolina as a Clinical Counselor in the Juvenile Drug Court. Ms. Singleton worked with Mecklenburg County
Area Mental Health in Charlotte, North Carolina as a Relapse Prevention Clinical Counselor and 50/50 Clinical Counselor. Ms.
Singleton worked with South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS)-Charleston Center in 2006.
Ms. Singleton worked with Prince William County Community Services Board from 2006-2009 as a Clinical Counselor/case man-
ager in the Drug Offender Recovery Services. As a clinical counselor/case manager, she worked with adult males and females in-
volved with the criminal justice system who also have substance abuse problems, administered the Addiction Severity Index in the
community and Prince William County Jail for pre-sentence investigations, administered bio-psychosocial assessments, coordinated
treatment services, conducted individual counseling sessions, collaborated with District 35 probation and parole and community
agencies. She has facilitated trainings for the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice and American Correctional Associ-
ation. She is a member of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals and an active member of Delta Sigma Theta So-
rority, Inc. and Metropolitan Baptist Church and regularly volunteers in her community.
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Leonard Adam Sipes, Jr. is an accomplished public affairs executive, project manager, legislative liaison and senior advisor. He
has 33 years of marketing, media, legislative relations, publications and criminal justice management experience. His administrative
and public affairs skills have been used by: the White House, Congress, U.S. Supreme Court, presidential campaigns, the U.S. Attor-
ney General's office, members of the U.S. Department of Justice, and all levels of national, state, regional and local governments.
He has been interviewed by every national media outlet multiple times. He was instrumental in the McGruff the Crime Dog na-
tional media campaign, the nations most successful public service advertising effort. Mr. Sipes is the Senior Public Affairs Special-
ist for Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive branch agency. He has designed and implemented an
innovative public affairs program involving a new web site, television production, audio and video podcasting and multiple articles
published by national criminal justice publications.
J. Patricia Wilson Smoot was nominated to the United States Parole Commission by President Barack Obama. Commis-
sioner Smoot was confirmed by the United States Senate on September 16, 2010. From 2002 until the time of her appoint-
ment, Commissioner Smoot served as Deputy States Attorney in Prince Georges County, Maryland. From 1994 to 2002,
Commissioner Smoot served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Columbia. Commissioner Smoot also
served as a Public Defender in Prince Georges County, Maryland, as a litigation associate in private practice and a judicial
law clerk in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia. Amongst the many accolades that she has received, commission-
er Smoot has been recognized by the PEERS Coalition (Promoting, Empowerment, Education and Reentry Solutions) for
Innovative Leadership in Public Service in 2012 for her work with the USPCs Mental Health Sanctions Docket. Commis-
sioner Smoot holds a B.A. in English and Sociology with a concentration in Legal Studies from Bucknell University and a
J.D. from the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America.
Daniel Spatafora has served as a Community Supervision Officer with CSOSA for the past 10 years, primarily in the Northwest
quadrant of the District of Columbia which has traditionally boasted the highest population of Latino residents. For the past several
years, Dan has been the point of contact for CSOSA on Latino gang intel and initiatives. In this capacity, he has worked with several
task forces and has developed Agency-wide training on Latino gang issues.
Mark Stodola, as NHTSAs newest Probation Fellow, brings over 30 years of experience working in the field of court man-
agement and adult probation in Arizona. Mark worked at the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department for 18 years
serving in a number of capacities including field supervisor and division director overseeing drug and alcohol treatment pro-
grams, problem solving courts and services for the mentally ill. Mark later became the Court Administrator of the Tempe
Municipal Court where he served for eight years managing the day to day activities of the court including budget, case pro-
cessing, program development (including the establishment of Arizonas first municipal mental health court) and managing
personnel. Most recently Mark has served as Program Services Manager in the Adult Probation Services Division of the Ari-
zona Supreme Court and has oversight of treatment programs for Arizonas Adult Probation Departments. Mark has a re-
ceived his undergraduate degree in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his Masters Degree in Education
from Northern Arizona University. Mark became a Graduate Fellow through the National Council of State Courts Institute
of Court Management. In his spare time Mark serves on a number of boards and is actively involved in community activities
with his wife Susan.
Ryan Sutton, M.A. is a doctoral student at Howard University, in counseling psychology, and a clinical intern at the Superior Court
of the District of Columbia Child Guidance Clinic. He earned his bachelors of science degree from Xavier University of Louisiana
and his masters of arts from Howard University. Suttons clinical work has primarily centered on juveniles and transitional age
groups within community, school, and detention settings. His main focus has been practicing therapy and assessment with this pop-
ulation. Sutton has focused his research interests to juveniles, school achievement, and delinquency. He has published articles in
national journals, as well as presented at various national conferences.
P. Elizabeth Taylor is a Correctional Program Specialist with the National Institute of Corrections - currently serving as Program
Manager for the Offender Employment Retention, Correctional Industries and Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) Initiatives.
An advocate for evidence-based practices, Ms. Taylor actively supports correctional programs that effectively assess risks while
meeting the needs of justice involved adults. As a former employee of Montgomery County, Maryland, Ms. Taylor dedicated 20
years to public service working for both the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Corrections. Throughout
her career, Ms. Taylor has actively challenged the myths, misconceptions and fears associated with individuals involved in the crim-
inal justice system. Ms. Taylor is a certified Offender Workforce Development Specialist (National Career Development Associa-
tion), Global Career Development Facilitator (Center for Credentialing and Education), and Master Trainer (National Career Devel-
opment Association). In addition, she is a member of the American Correctional Association, National Association of Workforce
Development Professionals and the National Career Development Association. Ms. Taylor received a Bachelor of Arts in Psycholo-
gy from the American University in Washington, DC, and a Master in Human Services from Lincoln University located in Oxford,
PA.
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Shay E. Taylor is a sign language interpreter and veteran teacher of visual media. She earned her first Master's degree in Education,
and currently holds two Masters Certificates in Bilingual Special Education and Deaf Culture Studies. She achieved National Board
Certification for teaching Early Adolescents and Young Adults in 2010. In the past Shay has been active with various associations of
the Deaf, interpreter groups, and educational councils. She is proud to be a part of the founding of HEARD, and works to promote
its potential for improving the experience of Deaf in the legal system, and educate legal professionals on cultural awareness and
sensitivity.
Lawrence Weaver is currently the co-Supervisory Probation Officer for the Leaders of Today in Solidarity (LOTS) Unit at DC
Superior Court. This program is specifically tailored for only juvenile female offenders on Court Supervision. Mr. Weaver has
been in this post for the last 4 years, and has previously served as a line Probation Officer for various units within the Court; in-
cluding the initial review and recommendation in Child Abuse and Neglect cases. He earned a B.A. degree in 1992 in Criminal Jus-
tice from the University of Maryland-College Park. In addition to a number of community and civic-oriented projects in the Great-
er Washington Metropolitan area, Mr. Weaver has served on the Board of Directors with the East of the River Clergy-Police Com-
munity Partnership. It is a non-profit organization working with current and ex-offenders (both juvenile and adult) in reducing re-
cidivism and violence in the community. Currently, Mr. Weaver and his LOTS Unit are working of a number of projects to enhance
quality rendering of their services to their clients such as job readiness, health awareness, community service, and positive self-
esteem.
Paul R. Wells, Sr., LICSW, is the Deputy Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agencys Reentry and Sanc-
tions Center. Mr. Wells has over 27 years of experience in both direct service provision and program administration in the areas of
mental health and chemical dependency and is an expert on co-occurring disorders. He also maintains a private practice, the Wells
Empowerment Group, which provides both individual and group individual psychotherapy services and staff training in chemical
dependency and dual diagnosis treatment techniques. Prior to joining CSOSA, Mr. Wells was, for ten years, the Director of the Next
Step Program in Washington, DC, managing a team of 30 psychotherapists who provided substance abuse treatment for clients in-
volved with the criminal justice system. Mr. Wells has worked with many Washington, DC hospitals and treatment programs both
as a clinician and as a manager. He began his career in Philadelphia, PA, receiving his Masters in Social Work from Temple Uni-
versity and subsequently working at the Albert Einstein Medical Center. A native of New York, Mr. Wells received his undergradu-
ate degree in psychology from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY.
Deborah A. Williams, M.S.Ed, is currently a clinical intern at the District of Columbias Superior Courts Child Guidance Clinic.
She is a graduate of Barnard College and a doctoral candidate in Pace University's School-Clinical Psychology program. Ms. Wil-
liamss clinical and research interests are in juvenile and at-risk populations including the seriously mentally ill, forensic popula-
tions, and underserved women. She is thrilled to be able to continue this work through her upcoming post-doctoral residency at St.
Elizabeths Hospital in the District of Columbia.
Dr. Eric Wish received his Ph.D. in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis in 1977. He subsequently completed a
NIDA post-doctoral fellowship in psychiatric epidemiology in the Department of Psychiatry at the Washington University School of
Medicine. Between 1986 and 1990, Dr. Wish served as a Visiting Fellow at the National Institute of Justice in the Department of
Justice, where he supervised the development and launching of the Drug Use Forecasting (DUF, later ADAM) program. Most re-
cently, Dr. Wish has been developing and piloting the Community Drug Early Warning System, a new system for detecting emerg-
ing drugs by expanded testing of urine specimens obtained from criminal justice drug testing programs. In addition, he is currently
the PI on the Maryland Community Services Locator project. Dr. Wish has published numerous articles and spoken widely about
such issues as relapse to heroin use by Vietnam veterans, the identification of drug use in offenders, and the validity of self-reports
of drug use. Since 1990, Dr. Wish has been Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) at the University of
Maryland, College Park. Dr. Wish is also a professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Kyra C. M. Wooden serves as a Program Analyst for the Court Services & Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Colum-
bia (CSOSA). She also serves as the division Policy Coordinator. Kyra is a federal EEO Counselor for the agency and a Contracting
Officer Technical Representative (COTR). Having a strong belief in giving back, she continues to volunteer as a mentor to young
women entering college and the professional workforce with a focus on law and community justice advocacy. Kyra is a graduate of
the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and Spelman College.
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Jamie M. Yarussi has worked at the Project on Addressing Prison Rape since 2004 and is recognized as a national subject matter
expert on sexual assault in correctional settings. Jaime has co-authored many training curricula for correctional staff, handbooks,
youth/inmate education materials and policy guides on the issue of prison rape and sexual abuse of individuals in custody. Jaime has
also played a large role in providing training and technical assistance to correctional agencies on this issue as well as community
rape crisis centers engaged in this work during her time with the Project. Jaime devotes her spare time to being a rape crisis counse-
lor. She counsels men and women, children, gay, lesbian, and trans-gendered members of the community. She is also a counselor for
rape victims through the S.A.N.E. Programs, offering counseling and advice during the evidence process, police interviews, and the
legal process. Jaime received a dual Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Justice and a Masters of Science from American
University's School of Public Affairs in Justice Law and Society with a specialization in corrections and public policy.
Debbie Yohn, CPP began her nursing career in 1984 when she graduated as a Registered Nurse. Her first job was with the state at
Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)/Montebello on the Brain Injury Unit. After a year she
transferred to The Shock Trauma Unit in Baltimore, Maryland and worked from 1985-2011 in various nursing positions. Ms. Yohn
is a survivor of a drunk driving crash that occurred in 1979 at the age of 17. Believing a picture is worth a thousand words and
young people could learn from her story, in 1996 she became a Certified Prevention Professional and building her expertise of injury
prevention. Working with juveniles, Ms. Yohn developed and implemented programs for school based assemblies, health classes
and small group sessions held at the hospital. In 1995 she co-founded Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions
(PADDD), a 501c3 program to provide more educational alternative sentencing programs to local communities. Ms. Yohn is a par-
ticipating member of the many local grass root efforts to educate and advocate safe driving practices. Ms. Yohn has been a speaker
for National Safety Counsel, Mid-Atlantic DUI Conference, Prom Promise Assemblies & guest speaker on local radio and TV
shows. She has also presented various jails and detention centers for adults and teens. She has taught for Comcast, BG&E, US Mili-
tary Safety Stand Down Days, High Schools, and Universities. PADDD was awarded a grant with MHSO (Maryland Highway Safe-
ty Office) for five years and continues to attend and support programs offered throughout Maryland. A new program developed in
2012 is Positive Choices for Life. This program is currently available for teens in Frederick and Washington counties. The program
was developed by Ms. Yohn for the Frederick County States Attorneys office to offer education to youth in the judicial system.
Past awards include a Governors award, many local awards for community involvement and the Daily Record Health Care Hero in
2005. Ms. Yohn resides in Manchester, Maryland with her husband, two sons, daughter and two grandsons. Ms. Yohn is active in
her local church, has a Masters in Biblical Counseling and her boys are active in three local fire departments. Mr. Yohn is a retired
army reserve Master Sargent who was injured in Iraq in 2005/06 tour of duty.
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