At times, the differences in culture and outlook among corrections professionals and community members or government and non-government personnel can seem staggering. Yet building truly effective partnerships that can bridge this divide is essential to achieving long-term improvements for people leaving prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities. This session discusses different approaches for making these partnerships work and will be invited to share their own experiences.
Speakers:
Roger Werholtz, Consultant, CSG Justice Center
Jac Charlier, Director, Consulting and Training, Center for Health and Justice, Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC); Director, Great Lakes ATTC Center on Criminal Justice at TASC, Inc.
Gregg and Lisa Nicklas, Co-Chief Executive Officers, Christian Heritage Children’s Home