2021 ACA Nashville Program Book_151st Congress of Correction

Tennessee; Kirk Fields , Chief Jailer, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Memphis, Tennessee

D-2D Evidence Based Decision Making — Working Together for a Better System Room 207D Track: Reentry/Community Corrections Norfolk was one of seven localities selected by the National Institute of Corrections in 2015 to participate in a technical assistance grant. Goals included improved system outcomes through collaborative partnerships, a systemic use of research and a shared vision of desired outcomes. Decision makers from the Virginia Department of Corrections Norfolk Probation & Parole, local Criminal Justice Services, the Juvenile Justice Court Services Unit, Courts (Circuit, General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations), the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office, Norfolk Sheriff’s Office, Norfolk Police Department, Human Services, the Community Services Board, Magistrate’s Office and the YWCA were recruited. Together, a charter and mission statement were drafted, the existing criminal justice system mapped in detail and change targets identified. Workgroups focused on the impact of court ordered monetary obligations on driver’s license suspensions, behavioral interventions, assessments, and training and public education. Except for a brief period related to COVID-19 responses, the Team has met monthly since implementation with many systemic improvements. Learning Objectives: • Develop understanding of Evidence Based Decision Making concept. • Heighten appreciation of collaboration. • Identify local decision makers for involvement. Moderator: Kathryn Hall , Chief Probation and Parole Officer, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia Speakers: Krista Fulton , Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney, City of Norfolk,

Workshops

Saturday, Aug. 14 t 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Norfolk, Virginia; Kathryn Hall , Chief Probation and Parole Officer, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia; Mechelle Smith , Ph.D., Director, Norfolk Criminal Justice Services, Norfolk Virginia; Charles Thomas , Lieutenant, Norfolk Police Department, Norfolk, Virginia D-2E How Partnership with Outpatient Addiction Treatment Providers Can Improve Transition from Incarceration to Community and Reduce Recidivism (CE-RN, CE, CERP) Room 207A Track: Treatment During this workshop, Ryan Thornell, Deputy Commissioner of Maine DOC will share data and best practices from the state’s experience working with Groups Recover Together, an outpatient Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment provider that partnered with the state to deliver care for individuals transitioning to the community from jails and community

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