How do you respond to a woman leaving prison when she asks: “What type of job should I pursue? How do I go about getting the job I want? How do I keep my job? Am I the type of person an employer would want to hire?”

Participants will have an opportunity to engage in a national dialogue regarding emerging knowledge specific to justice involved women, and career theories and practices that help improve outcomes for women. This training includes the review of policies and procedures that have a direct impact on women and their reentry efforts; as well as, the review of various assessment tools and instruments that support employment attainment and retainment.

Site coordinators/facilitators are responsible for recruiting participants and duplicating training materials. They must also schedule a training site to accommodate 24 to 32 participants for the September 24-25, 2008, live satellite/Internet broadcast. The training site must have satellite downlink capability or Internet capability that uses a projector to enlarge the signal from the computer. NIC does not encourage the use of the Internet for large groups. Satellite transmissions are much clearer and your participants will appreciate the quality.

Participating sites that register by September 22, 2008, will be able to download satellite coordinates and Internet access information as well as the Site Coordinator and Participant Guides, and any available recommended reading materials. Local site coordinators will download and make copies of the Participant Guide for each participant. It is suggested that participants download the recommended reading material for their own information. Coordinators are strongly encouraged to convene their groups at least one hour before broadcast time and to continue discussions after the broadcast.

Objectives

Discussion topics include:

• Evidenced-based gender responsive research
• Emerging practices
• Intervention strategies and case management models
• Career Theories and assessments tools
• Collaborative relationships that support effective re-entry
• A “4th hour” action plan to integrate and expand upon the information presented.

Audience

Professionals working with justice involved women and at all levels of adult and juvenile corrections including detention centers, pretrial, probation, parole, jails, prisons, halfway houses, One-Stops, and faith-based and community organizations. Managers and program administrators are strongly encouraged to attend.