2025 ACA 155th Congress of Correction Denver_Program Book

WORKSHOPS

Sunday, Aug. 24 ▼ 3–4:30 p.m.

Advancing Rehabilitation in Correctional Systems: Implementation of the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-Being Development Primary Community of Focus: Adult Corrections Room: 109 Overview: The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services in collaboration with Dr. Carrie Pettus and Wellbeing and Equity Innovations, Inc. has implemented TRANSFORM Nebraska and the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-Being Development. This presentation will discuss the impact of the 5-Key Model within Nebraska state prisons. Discussion will include an explanation of associated programming, model principles and tools, and the inclusion of peer facilitators. The 5-Key Model moves the practice of corrections away from deficit-focused models and refocuses rehabilitative services on the individual’s strengths and psychological being to improve overall public health and safety. Learning Objectives: • Knowledge of the 5-Keys for Reentry and Wellbeing Development Model; to include model overview, definitions, history and research. • Identify the benefits of strength-based rehabilitation models compared to standard deficit-based correctional models. • Articulate the importance and benefit of peer involvement on the creation of a

correctional environment supportive of transformational change. Moderator: Dawn-Renee Smith , Deputy Director — Rehabilitative Services, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, Lincoln, Nebraska Speaker 1: Dawn-Renee Smith , Deputy Director — Rehabilitative Services, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, Lincoln, Nebraska Speaker 2: Carrie Pettus , Ph.D., MSW, President & CEO, Wellbeing Equity Innovations, Tallahassee, Florida Labor Trafficking and Forced Criminality: Understanding the Reality for Justice-Involved Youth Room 104 Overview: Participants will engage in our Stay or Go activity, which simulates the experience of a juvenile victim who is experiencing trafficking. This interactive activity will walk us through ways to recognize signs of trafficking, understand the dynamics of exploitation, build empathy with those who may experience trafficking and highlight the intersection of human trafficking and justice-involved youth. This session will highlight the issue of labor trafficking, including methods such as forced criminality and gang involvement. Attending this workshop is also relevant for those working in adult corrections, even though the activity is focused on the experience of a juvenile.

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