Incarceration and Community Re-entry: Moving Beyond Offender Stereotypes [Hamden, CT]

Incarceration and Community Re-entry:
Moving Beyond Offender Stereotypes

This workshop will explore the person behind the inmate number. Facilitated by presenters with lived experience, attendees will hear a unique personal perspective on strategies for supporting individual's constructive incarceration and successful re-entry into communities. An overview of gender, race, culture, and trauma history as precursors to incarceration as well as the connection between relationship building and survival skills will be discussed. The presenters will note the daunting statistics related to recidivism, and overview the many barriers that impact individuals re-entering society.

This workshop will emphasize the importance of connecting with the person rather than judging the offender. Participants will leave with insight, tools, and strategies to move beyond stereotypes and have a positive impact on an individual's incarceration and successful community reentry.

· · · · · ·PRESENTED BY · · · · · ·
Robin Cullen
Kelvin Young
Linda Lentini
Robin is a consultant, group facilitator, and artist. She was a member of the therapeutic writing group formed by Wally Lamb at York Correctional Institution. Robin's essay was published in Couldn't Keep It To Myself (2003). She continues with related work as a guest performer and board member for the Judy Dworin Performance Project.
Kelvin is the Toivo Manager with Advocacy Unlimited (AU) and is a State Certified Addiction Recovery Coach and Recovery Support Specialist. While incarcerated, Kelvin received treatment for his addictions and credits his re-entry success to hard work and community support.
Linda is employed by Advocacy Unlimited and serves as Director of Recovery University, the only statewide peer certification program in Connecticut. Linda is a person with lived experience regarding both the mental health and criminal justice systems.

Friday, February 20th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $75
Lunch will be provided.
CT Women's Consortium · 2321 Whitney Ave. · Suite 401 · Hamden, CT

6 CEU Credits · NASW, CCB, or CME (upon request)

Register and pay online at www.womensconsortium.org